Instructions
Soak fruit in brandy overnight.
Transfer to a large pitcher. Add remaining ingredients except ginger beer and stir to combine. Chill.
Serve over ice and top with a splash of ginger beer.
Garnish with a spoonful of soaked fruit, fresh herbs and a cinnamon stick.
Spiced Syrup
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
6 allspice berries
3 cloves
1 whole star anise pod
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
Combine in a saucepan and heat just below boiling. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Strain, discarding solids, into a glass bottle or jar with lid. Keep covered and chilled for up to 2 weeks.
Make it Skinny
Choose 50% less sugar orange juice or freshly-squeezed.
Zevia Mixer Ginger Beer, made with stevia, is sugar free and zero calories.
Recipe: Melissa Townsend
