Whether your preference is a cocktail or a mocktail, the combination of basil, peach, and ginger makes a refreshing summer sip! I made my version muddling fresh peaches and basil with cane sugar, adding a splash of honey whiskey, and mixing in a squeeze of lime juice and peach juice before topping with my favorite ginger ale. But you could put your own spin on this drink in so many ways!
Here is the recipe I used:
Ingredients:
- 3 peaches, pitted and sliced
- 3-4 sprigs fresh basil
- 2 tsp cane sugar
- Splash lime juice
- 4 oz peach juice / nectar
- 3 oz whiskey or vodka
- Ginger ale to top
- Ice
Directions:
In a mason jar or cocktail shaker, use the handle of a wooden spoon to muddle slices from 2 of the peaches and the sugar. Add most of the basil (reserving some for garnish) and muddle a bit more, but more gently.
Add your liquor of choice, a splash of lime juice, and the peach juice and ice, replace lid or top of shaker tightly, and shake well for several minutes.
Prepare two glasses with ice and slices of the remaining peach. Strain the liquid into both glasses evenly, and top with ginger ale. Garnish with basil.
Notes:
- Alternatively, you could make this a non-smash cocktail by making a basil simple syrup instead.
- Instead of ginger ale, mix with white wine or Prosecco.
- To make it a mocktail, replace the alcohol with kombucha, soda water, lemonade, or even black tea! Anyone can enjoy the basil-peach smash element of this drink!
The Herbology Faerie 