Honey Peach Ginger Ale
Posted on December 9, 2022
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This Honey Peach Ginger Ale is refreshing, naturally sweetened, and so much better than anything store-bought! Fresh ginger gets simmered with lime zest to create this spicy, aromatic concentrate that's packed with flavor and all the good-for-you benefits of ginger. The homemade ginger syrup gets mixed with muddled fresh peaches for natural sweetness and a beautiful peachy color, honey for that smooth sweetness, fresh lime juice for brightness, and bubbly carbonated water to bring it all together. The result is this perfectly balanced drink that's sweet, tangy, spicy, and incredibly refreshing. What makes this recipe so great is that you can make a big pitcher for parties or customize individual glasses based on everyone's sweetness preference, some people like it sweeter, others prefer it less sweet with more ginger bite. The ginger concentrate can be made ahead and stored in the fridge, so when you're ready for a drink, you just muddle some peaches, add the concentrate, honey, ice, and top it with carbonated water. It's the kind of drink that cools you down on hot days, helps with digestion thanks to the ginger, and feels fancy enough to serve at barbecues, brunches, or any time you want something more interesting than plain soda. Plus, it's naturally caffeine-free and can easily be adjusted to be as sweet or spicy as you like!
This Honey Peach Ginger Ale is refreshing, naturally sweetened, and so much better than store-bought! Fresh ginger gets simmered with lime zest to create a spicy, aromatic base, then mixed with muddled peaches, honey, and bubbly carbonated water for the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and zingy. It's the kind of drink that cools you down on hot days and feels special enough to serve at gatherings. Make a big batch or customize each glass to your sweetness preference!
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Preparations
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Steep Time:
15 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Cuisine:
American
Course:
Drinks
Calories:
120 kcal (approx. per serving)
Servings:
6-8
Author:
Ronica Rupan
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the Ginger Concentrate:
- 1 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped or grated
- 3 cups water
- Zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
For Serving (per glass):
- 2 tablespoons fresh peaches, mashed or muddled
- ⅓ cup ginger concentrate (from above)
- 3 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
- Ice cubes
- 1 cup carbonated water or club soda
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
1. Make the Ginger Concentrate
In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the grated or chopped ginger and lime zest. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes. The water should turn golden and aromatic from the ginger.
2. Steep and Cool
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the ginger mixture steep for another 15 minutes. This allows the ginger flavor to continue infusing into the water. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher, pressing on the ginger to extract all the liquid. Discard the ginger solids and lime zest. Stir in the fresh lime juice and let the ginger concentrate cool completely. You can speed this up by placing it in the refrigerator.
3. Prepare Individual Servings
To make one glass, add 2 tablespoons of fresh mashed or muddled peaches to the bottom of a tall glass. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to really mash the peaches and release their juices and flavor.
4. Add Ginger Concentrate and Honey
Pour ⅓ cup of the cooled ginger concentrate over the muddled peaches. Add 3 tablespoons of honey (start with less if you prefer it less sweet, you can always add more). Stir well until the honey is completely dissolved.
5. Add Ice and Carbonated Water
Fill the glass with ice cubes. Pour 1 cup of carbonated water or club soda over the ice, stirring gently to combine everything without losing too much fizz.
6. Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Give it one final gentle stir and serve immediately with a straw. Enjoy this refreshing, spicy-sweet drink!
For a Large Pitcher:
Muddle 1 cup of fresh peaches in the bottom of a large pitcher. Add the entire batch of cooled ginger concentrate, 1 cup of honey (adjust to taste), and stir until the honey dissolves. Add ice and 6-8 cups of carbonated water just before serving. Garnish with lime wedges.
Cooking hacks and tips
- Peel the ginger: Use the edge of a spoon to easily scrape off the ginger skin before chopping or grating.
- Grate vs. chop: Grating the ginger releases more flavor faster, but chopping works great too and is easier to strain out.
- Adjust sweetness: Start with less honey and add more to taste. The peaches add natural sweetness too.
- Make ahead: The ginger concentrate can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Fresh vs. frozen peaches: Fresh ripe peaches work best, but you can use thawed frozen peaches in a pinch.
- Muddle properly: Really mash those peaches to release their juices and natural sweetness.
- Don't lose the fizz: Add the carbonated water last and stir gently to keep it bubbly.
- Sweetener substitutions: You can use agave, maple syrup, or simple syrup instead of honey.
- Spice level: If you want less ginger spice, reduce the ginger to ¾ cup or simmer for a shorter time.
- Serving temperature: Make sure your ginger concentrate is completely cooled before mixing, or it will melt all your ice immediately.
- Variations: Try adding fresh mint, basil, or a splash of orange juice for different flavor profiles.
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Barb McHen
THANK YOU for the sharing and for what you are doing…