Bourbon Ginger Peach Shrub

Bourbon Ginger Peach Shrub Cocktail

 

Bourbon Ginger Peach Shrub

Recipe inspired by Bourbon Ginger Shrub Cocktail by Susannah Brinkley of feastandwest.com. Original recipe here: http://feastandwest.com/2017/01/04/bourbon-ginger-shrub-cocktail/ 
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 drink
Author Tim Knittel

Ingredients

For the Ginger Peach Shrub

  • 4 peaches pitted, skinned, sliced and wood grilled (3 for the shrub and 1 for the cocktail garnish)
  • 1 ginger root 5-inch piece
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sorghum
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar to taste

For the Cocktail

  • 1.5 oz Ginger Peach Shrub
  • 3 - 4 dashes orange bitters Fee Brother's works well
  • 1.5 oz bourbon recommend a recreation bourbon like Old Forester 1870 or James E. Pepper 1776
  • 4 oz club soda
  • 1 slice grilled peach for garnish
  • 1 small piece candied ginger for garnish

Instructions

For the Ginger Peach Shrub

  • Pit, skin and slice the peaches. Grill over a wood fire briefly just until browned.
  • Peel the ginger root with a sharp knife or vegetable peeler. Grate or finely chop. Set aside.
  • Add water and sorghum to a medium saucepan. Cook on medium heat until sorghum has dissolved, stirring frequently. Bring to a simmer and add grilled peaches and grated ginger. Reduce heat to low. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, until shrub is fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. Strain the peach flesh and ginger root out of the shrub and discard. Stir in apple cider vinegar. Store refrigerated in an airtight glass jar for up to 6 months. (The vinegar helps to preserve the flavor and will evolve over time.)

For the Cocktail

  • Fill shaker with ice. Add shrub, bitters, bourbon and soda. Shake vigorously. (Be careful with the soda not to let the shaker explode!) 
  • Pour into a rock glass over fresh ice. Garnish with flag of grilled peach pieces and candied ginger.

Notes