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/
Servings 1 drink
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
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