Peach Bourbon Smash

Peaches and thyme love each other. The addition of bourbon makes it a party. Enjoy responsibly.

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1 oz ginger-thyme syrup
• 1 1/2 oz peach nectar
• Ginger ale (to taste)
• Slice of peach and sprig of thyme (to garnish)

For the ginger-thyme syrup

• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 tsp chopped ginger
• 1 sprig fresh thyme

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all the syrup ingredients in a small pot, and bring it to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Remove from the heat, and set aside to cool completely.
3. To a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the bourbon, lemon juice, ginger-lime syrup and peach nectar.
4. Shake vigorously, and strain into a tumbler filled with ice.
5. Top with a splash of ginger ale, and garnish with a slice of peach and a sprig of thyme.