Ginger-Peach Soda

• 1 c. sugar
• 2 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
• 2 very ripe peaches
• 2 L Seltzer
• 16 fresh mint leaves

1. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, bring 1 cup water, sugar, and ginger to a gentle simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar.
2. Remove simple syrup from heat, cover, and steep for about 30 minutes.
3. Over a medium bowl, pour syrup through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing minced ginger against sieve with the back of a spoon to extract flavor.
4. Discard ginger.
5. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until well chilled.
6. Evenly distribute peach slices among 8 tall glasses.
7. For each glass, lightly press peaches with the back of a wooden spoon to release their juice.
8. Pour about 2 tablespoons chilled syrup over peaches.
9. (Store remaining syrup in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.)
10. Add ice cubes; then top with seltzer.
11. Stir to distribute syrup, peach juice, and seltzer evenly.
12. Garnish with 2 mint leaves.

sugar, fresh ginger, very ripe peaches, seltzer, mint

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/ginger-peach-soda-recipe-clv0613 (may not work)