Photo by Ted Cavanaugh
Old Tom gin is a revival of a type of gin that was popular in 18th-century England and is trendy again. Its botanicals enhance the peach flavor. You should be able to find it at most well-stocked liquor stores. This recipe is from bartender Dorothy Elizabeth at Standby in Detroit, MI.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 1
Ingredients
1
sprig thyme or lemon thyme
½
ripe peach, sliced into thin wedges, divided
1
ounce Old Tom gin
Club soda
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Preparation
Muddle thyme sprig and all but 1 of the peach wedges in a highball glass (peaches should be smashed to a pulp). Fill glass partway with ice and add gin. Stir vigorously, then fill glass with ice and top off cocktail with club soda. Garnish with reserved peach wedge.