Recipe
Drink
Elderflower, Peach and Gin Cocktail with Thyme Syrup
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Author
Hy-Vee Dietitians
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Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 4
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| For Thyme Syrup: | ||
| ½ c. sugar | ||
| ½ c. water | ||
| 1 tbsp. dried thyme leaves (make sure your dried thyme is fresh, no more than 12 months old) | ||
| For Peach-Gin Cocktails: | ||
| 2 c. diced ripe peaches or nectarines, divided | ||
| 1 c. peach schnapps, divided | ||
| 8 tbsp. gin, divided | ||
| 8 tbsp. St. Germain liqueur, divided | ||
| 8 tbsp. Thyme Syrup, divided | ||
| 8 tsp. fresh lime juice, divided | ||
| Peach slices and fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish |
Directions
- To make Thyme Syrup:
- Mix sugar and water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add thyme. Let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar.
- Strain. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled. This makes enough syrup for 8 Peach-Gin Cocktails.
- To make Peach-Gin Cocktail:
- Fill cocktail shaker half-full with cracked ice.
- Fill cocktail shaker half-full with cracked ice. Add 1/2 cup diced peaches, 1/4 cup peach schnapps, 2 tablespoons gin, 2 tablespoons St. Germain liqueur, 2 tablespoons Thyme Syrup and 2 teaspoons lime juice. Shake until well mixed (at least 20 shakes) and chilled. Strain into 2 cocktail glasses.
- Garnish each glass with a peach slice and thyme sprig. Repeat with remaining ingredients.