Sunset Peach & Thyme Sparkler
A vibrant, refreshing cocktail that captures the essence of ripe summer peaches and garden herbs, perfect for evening gatherings. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together fresh peach slices, fresh thyme sprigs, fresh lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 185 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 oz fresh peach slices
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz gin
- 4 oz sparkling water
- for garnish lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a shaker, muddle 4 oz fresh peach slices and 3 thyme sprigs with 1 oz lemon juice and 0.5 oz simple syrup until the peaches are soft and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz gin and ice, then shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled and frosted on the outside of the shaker.
- Step 3: Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass, then top with 4 oz sparkling water until the glass is nearly full, leaving a small headspace.
- Step 4: Gently stir once to incorporate, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve immediately.
