Thyme Kissed Georgia Peach Cocktail
A bit sweet, a bit tart with just the right blend of peach schnapps, vodka, OJ and thyme infused cherry syrup. This is a light, refreshing, gorgeous, two-toned cocktail that has quickly become my new favorite drink.
Ingredients
Cherry-Thyme Syrup
- 1 cup sour cherry juice
- ½ cup honey
- 5 thyme sprigs
Orange Sugar
- 1 tbs sugar
- 1 tsp orange zest
Cocktail
- 1 oz peach schnapps
- 1 oz vodka
- 2 oz orange juice (I used freshly squeezed OJ but you can certainly substitute store bought)
- 1 oz cherry-thyme syrup
Instructions
Cherry-Thyme Syrup
- Combine the cherry juice and honey in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until the honey has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add the thyme and allow to steep for 15 minutes.
- Remove the thyme and allow the syrup to cool completely.
Orange Sugar
- Combine the sugar and orange zest in a small shallow dish. Rub with your fingertips until the sugar turns a pretty orange color. This is completely optional.
Cocktail
- Combine the peach schnapps, vodka and orange juice and pour into an ice filled glass. Slowly stream in the cherry-thyme syrup. Enjoy!