Here is a yummy and fun way to use up your peaches for a Saturday Night Cocktail!!

 

Thyme-Infused Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 small stems of thyme
• 1 cup water

Peach Mix

• 3-4 medium peaches, peeled and pited
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups peach nectar
• 4-6 teaspoons simple syrup (depends on how sweet you like it)

Martini:

• Puree
• 1 cup sparkling water
• Ice
• Vodka

For Simple Syrup:

Combine all ingredients in a small pot bring to a quick boil remove from heat stir and let steep for at least 5 minutes or until all sugar is dissolved.  Remove thyme leaves and reserve.  You can serve this with your tea or coffee as a sweetener.

For Peach Mix:

Place peeled peaches, extract, nectar and syrup in a food processor and puree.

Assembling Martini:

In a vodka shaker add ice, 1.5 ounces of puree and 1.5 ounces of vodka and an ounce of sparkling water.  Shake and serve.

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