Ginger Peach Fizz Cocktail Recipe

This drink combines sweet peach and spicy ginger flavors with fizzy soda water for a bubbly, refreshing taste. I’ll walk through the tools, ingredients, and simple steps for making it, plus a few tips that might help.

John

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Serving Size

Equipment

First, I need a shaker for mixing the liquid, since it blends the flavors better than just stirring in a glass.
I also use a muddler to mash the peach and ginger, which releases their flavor right into the drink. If I don’t have a muddler handy, the back of a wooden spoon works fine in a pinch.
A fine mesh strainer helps keep any fruit or ginger bits out of the glass.
I use a jigger or measuring spoons to keep the amounts right (not that I don’t sometimes eyeball it, but precision helps).
Finally, I grab a highball or Collins glass for serving, and a long spoon for stirring in the soda.

Ingredients

This drink needs ripe peaches fresh ginger, and a base of vodka for a simple flavor.
I usually go with about half a ripe peach peeled and diced, to get enough of that peach taste.
I slice around half an inch of fresh ginger root peeled and chopped, for a warm, spicy bite.
Then it’s 2 ounces of vodka which lets the fruit and ginger shine without taking over.
Half an ounce of fresh lemon juice gives a tart balance and 1 ounce of simple syrup adds just enough sweetness.
For the fizziness I add 2 to 3 ounces of chilled club soda—sometimes more if I’m in the mood.
Now and then I swap in flavored sparkling water for a little extra peach or ginger flavor.
For garnish a peach slice or a sprig of mint does the trick.

Instructions

First, I put the diced peach and chopped ginger in a cocktail shaker. I use a muddler to press them until they’re juicy and fragrant (it smells amazing at this point).
Next, I pour in the vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup. I fill the shaker with ice and shake it well, about 15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
I strain the mix into a glass filled with fresh ice. I top it with the club soda and stir gently—don’t want to lose those bubbles.
Last, I add the peach or mint garnish. Serve the drink right away, before the fizz fades.

Notes

I find using fresh, ripe peaches gives a stronger and sweeter flavor than canned or frozen. If peaches aren’t in season, I’ll use peach nectar as a backup—it’s sweeter, so I sometimes dial back the simple syrup.

The ginger tastes spicier if I muddle it well, but too much can really take over, so I try not to go overboard. For a lighter drink, I use less vodka and more soda.

If I want to make it non-alcoholic, I just skip the vodka and add more soda or peach juice instead. Keeping everything as cold as possible really makes a difference for that crisp, bubbly feel.