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Peach, Thyme & Sparkling Water Cooler

Light, fragrant and made for open windows - peach, thyme and a squeeze of lime.

Two glasses of peach and thyme sparkling water cooler garnished with fresh thyme sprigs and peach slices.

Set at La Scala Bassa

Time: 15 minutes, plus 10 minutes infusing · Serves 4

light, fragrant and made for open windows

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Ingredients

  • 2 ripe peaches, diced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • 500ml chilled sparkling water
  • 150ml cold water
  • Ice cubes
  • Peach slices, to serve

Method

  1. Add the diced peaches, lime juice and honey to a jug and gently muddle.
  2. Add the thyme sprigs and leave to infuse for 10 minutes.
  3. Fill glasses with ice and spoon in a little of the peach mixture.
  4. Top with the sparkling water and cold water.
  5. Stir gently and finish with peach slices and a fresh sprig of thyme.

Essy note: Especially lovely with little aperitivo bites and the windows thrown open.

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