Peach Ginger Julep Recipes

SOUTHERN PEACH JULEP

Steps:

• Add some mint leaves to a cocktail shaker and muddle briefly. Add the bourbon, peach puree, Simple Syrup, spiced whisky and lemon juice to the shaker, add large ice and shake vigorously. Add the champagne and tumble roll once to mix the champagne throughout. Strain over fresh ice in a highball glass, garnish with a peach slice and serve.
• Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month.

GINGER-PEACH JAM

Steps:

• Bring peaches, ginger, and pectin to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and butter; cook and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Return to a boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute more. Remove from heat, and skim off any foam with a spoon.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the peach jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

PEACH JULEP

Steps:

• For ginger syrup:
• Bring ginger, cardamom, sugar, and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Let cool, then strain into a jar. Cover and chill.
• For assembly:
• For each cocktail, muddle 1/4 of peach slices and 2 mint sprigs in a julep cup or double Old Fashioned glass; add 2 ounces bourbon, 1 ounce lemon juice, and 1/2 ounces ginger syrup. Fill glass with crushed ice and add 2-3 ounces ginger beer. Garnish with a mint sprig.

GINGER-PEACH CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan.
• Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well. Beat in the vanilla and lemon zest. Add half of the flour mixture and beat on medium speed to combine. Blend in the sour cream and milk; stir in the remaining flour mixture. Fold in the mint, basil, ginger, and peaches and mix until thoroughly combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned and a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

PEACH JULEPS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl or pitcher, combine mint and sugar. With a wooden spoon, mash leaves until bruised. Stir in peach juice, club soda, and bourbon.
• Serve over crushed ice; garnish with more mint.

PEACH JULEP

Steps:

• Add ice to lowball glass. In bottom of cocktail shaker, muddle mint leaves. Add ice, bourbon and peach nectar; shake until blended. Pour into glass, straining out ice and mint. Add club soda. Garnish with mint sprig.