Ginger Peach Soda
From Southern Holidays: a SAVOR THE SOUTH® cookbook by Debbie Moose. "Peach, ginger, and cardamom are three of my favorite flavors, and they’re all here in this cool beverage. Make sure to use fully ripe peaches that will provide lots of tasty juice."
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Peeled, Thinly Sliced Ginger
- 3 Large Ripe Peaches
- 4 Cups Chilled Club Soda
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Cardamom Seeds
- Mint Sprigs Or Lime Wedges (Optional)
- 1 Cup Sugar
Directions
Bring ginger, cardamom seeds and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. When mixture boils, cover and reduce heat. Simmer for about 30 minutes. Strain liquid into a saucepan through a strainer lined with cheesecloth. Discard the solids. You should have about 1 cup of liquid. Add sugar and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. When sugar is dissolved, remove pan from heat and let cool to room temperature. Once cool, pour in to a covered container or squeeze bottle and refrigerate until cold. Peel peaches and remove pits. Purée flesh in a blender, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer or food mill. You should end up with about 1 cup of juice. Discard solids and store the juice, covered, in the refrigerator. To make each drink, stir together 3–4 tablespoons peach juice, depending on how much peach flavor you want, and ¼ cup chilled ginger-cardamom syrup. Fill a tall glass with ice and pour mixture over ice, followed by 1 cup club soda. Stir gently with an iced-tea spoon to combine. Garnish with a mint sprig or lime wedge, if desired.
Main Products
Ginger Root (Avg. 0.25lb)
Lowes Foods Frozen Sliced Peaches
Spice Bazaar Cardamom Ground
Mint
Lowes Foods Granulated Sugar