This is my (current) favourite pitcher drink. With a can't-miss combination of blended ripe peaches, spicy ginger beer and a splash of Seedlip Grove 42, it tastes like a proper cocktail - minus the alcohol. Plus swap-out options, because I don't always have Seedlip in the house!
🍑 Peach Ginger Mocktail Summary
- 🍑 Blend ripe peaches with lemon juice and honey until smooth
- 🥂 Stir in ginger beer, sparkling water, and a splash of Seedlip Grove 42
- 🧊 Pour over plenty of ice - never build the pitcher on ice
- 🌿 Garnish with mint, peach slices, or crystallized ginger
- ⏱️ Ready in about 10 minutes, no alcohol required
- 🗓️ Purée keeps 1 day ahead; add the bubbles right before serving
Why I Keep Coming Back to This One
What I like most about this drink is how much room it gives you to work with what's in the kitchen. Peak-season peaches make it taste like biting into the fruit itself. Frozen peaches, thawed and blended with a little extra lemon, still get you most of the way there. You can dial the fizz up or down with the ginger beer and soda water, skip the Seedlip entirely, or swap in orange juice if that's what's open in the fridge. It's the kind of pitcher that looks like you tried harder than you did, and it lets the person who isn't drinking that night pour from the same jug as everyone else.
About Seedlip Grove 42 (And Why It's in Here)
Pronounced the way it's spelled - no trick to it, unlike half the ingredients on a cocktail menu.
Seedlip Grove 42 is a distilled non-alcoholic spirit built around orange, lemon, and a little ginger warmth, with a dry, zesty finish instead of a sweet one. It was made for exactly this job: dropped into sparkling water, tonic, or a mocktail like this one, it gives the drink a "built by a bartender" finish instead of a "poured from a carton" one. Without it, this mocktail is peach and ginger, full stop - fine, but a little one-note. With it, there's a citrus snap that shows up right at the end of the sip, after the peach has already done its job.
Two Ways to Build the Pitcher
Here's the short version: same peach base either way, then you choose how bright or how boozy-tasting you want the finish.
🍑 Classic Peach-and-Ginger Method
Best for: a straightforward, fruit-forward pitcher, kids' table included.
- Blend peaches, lemon juice, and honey until smooth.
- Stir in ginger beer and sparkling water right before serving.
- Skip the Seedlip - taste and adjust with a touch more lemon or honey if needed.
🥂 Botanical Finish Method
Best for: the pitcher that's going next to the actual cocktails on the table.
- Blend and taste the peach purée on its own first - it should already taste bright.
- Build the pitcher with ginger beer and sparkling water, then add Seedlip Grove 42 last, stirring gently.
- Taste again. Too sweet, add lemon. Too sharp, add a little more ginger beer or honey.
Ingredients You'll Need
For the peach purée
Peaches - I grab these when they're really ripe, since soft, juicy peaches give you way more flavor than firmer ones. Frozen work in a pinch too, just thaw them first and expect a slightly less juicy result.
Lemon juice - This is what keeps the purée from tasting flat or overly sweet. A little acidity goes a long way here, so I always add it before tasting for sweetness.
Honey or maple syrup - Just enough to round out the peaches without turning this into a dessert. Either one works fine, so use whichever you've got open in the pantry.
For building the mocktail
Ginger beer - This is where the fizz and spice come from. If you only have ginger ale, that's fine too, just know the ginger flavor will be a lot more subtle.
Sparkling or plain soda water - I use this to stretch the drink without watering down the flavor. Sparkling gives you more bubbles, plain gives you a softer, less fizzy pour.
Seedlip Grove 42 - This is what gives the drink that citrusy, almost cocktail-like finish. No Seedlip? Another citrus-forward non-alcoholic spirit works, or even a splash of orange juice in a pinch.
Ice - Nothing fancy here, just a lot of it. Plenty of ice keeps the drink cold longer and helps the bubbles hold up in the glass.
Fresh mint or peach slices - Purely for garnish, but it makes a big difference visually. Mint, extra peach, or even a little crystallized ginger all work if you want to switch it up.
How to Make a Peach Ginger Mocktail
1. Blending the peach purée
I treat the peaches as the backbone of the drink, so I focus on getting that purée as smooth and flavorful as possible. When the fruit is really soft and ripe, it blends quickly with the lemon juice and a little honey, and I take a moment to taste it here-if it's already bright and peachy, the rest of the mocktail will follow. Sometimes I strain it if I want a silkier texture, but if I'm in a more relaxed mood, I leave it a bit pulpy for a rustic feel that still drinks well over ice.
2. Building the mocktail in a pitcher
Once the purée tastes good on its own, I think of the pitcher as the place where I adjust bubbles and flavor. I pour in the ginger beer and soda water gently so I don't knock out too much fizz, then add the Seedlip and give it a light stir rather than a vigorous mix. This is where I taste again and tweak-if it feels too sweet, a bit more lemon helps, and if it feels too sharp, a touch more honey or ginger beer smooths things out without turning it heavy.
3. Serving over ice with garnish
For serving, I always start with plenty of ice in each glass because a cold, well-chilled drink shows off the peach flavor best. I pour the mocktail over the ice rather than adding ice to the pitcher, which keeps the base from watering down too quickly. A sprig of mint, a peach slice, or even a small piece of crystallized ginger on the rim or floating in the glass does a lot of visual work for very little effort, and it hints at what you're about to taste before you take a sip.
Peach Ginger Mocktail
Equipment
- Blender, Fine mesh strainer (optional), Pitcher or jar, Glasses for serving
- Blender
- fine mesh strainer optional
- pitcher or jar
- glasses for serving
Ingredients
- 1½ cup sliced very ripe peaches (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
- 2 cups (16oz) ginger beer (non-alcoholic)
- 1 cup sparkling or plain soda water
- 1 oz seedlip grove 42 (per glass)
- ice for serving
- fresh mint or peach slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, purée the peaches with lemon juice and honey (if using) until smooth. Strain for a smoother texture, or leave pulpy for a rustic feel.
- Add the peach purée to a pitcher and stir in the ginger beer, sparkling water, and Seedlip Grove 42. Taste and adjust sweetness or citrus as needed.
- Fill glasses with ice, pour the peach mixture over, and garnish with fresh mint or a peach slice or even crystalized ginger.
Tips for the Best Peach Flavor
Choosing ripe peaches over frozen
I always use the ripest peaches I can find, since they blend into a purée that actually tastes like peach instead of something vaguely fruity. Frozen peaches work in a pinch, but I've noticed they tend to be sturdier and less juicy, so the flavor comes through a bit softer. If that's what I have on hand, I'll add a touch more lemon or honey to help wake the flavor back up.
Adjusting sweetness and citrus to taste
Every batch of peaches tastes a little different, so I taste the purée before mixing anything else in. If it feels flat, a bit more lemon juice sharpens it right up, and if it tastes too tart, a small amount of extra honey rounds it out without making the drink cloying. I keep adjusting in small amounts, since it's much easier to add a little more than to fix an overly sweet or sour batch.
Storage and Make-Ahead Instructions
How far ahead you can blend the purée
I like blending the peach purée up to a day ahead and keeping it covered in the fridge, since the flavor holds up well and it saves time when guests are about to arrive. Any longer than that and I start to notice the peaches losing a bit of their brightness, so I try to use it within 24 hours for the best result.
Why to add ginger beer and soda water last
I never mix the ginger beer or soda water into the purée until right before serving, because both lose their fizz fast once they're combined with the fruit. Building the pitcher at the last minute keeps the drink lively and bubbly, instead of flat and syrupy by the time you pour it into glasses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen peaches?
I've made this with both fresh and frozen peaches and the texture difference is noticeable - in favor of fresh ones. I do use frozen peaches when fresh ones aren't looking great, I just make sure to thaw them first. They're usually a bit firmer and less juicy than peak-season fruit, so I taste the purée and adjust with a little extra lemon or sweetener if it needs help.
What can I use instead of Seedlip Grove 42?
A splash of orange juice works great here. The goal is to add a light citrus note at the end of each sip, so I taste as I go and stop before it starts to overpower the peach.
Is ginger beer alcoholic?
Most ginger beer sold for home use is non-alcoholic, which is what I buy for mocktails like this. I still check the label, though, because some brands lean closer to a brewed, low-alcohol style, and I want to be sure everyone at the table is getting a fully alcohol-free drink.
Can I make this mocktail ahead of time?
I like to blend the peach purée ahead and keep it chilled, then wait to add the ginger beer and soda water until just before serving. This way the flavor is ready and the bubbles are still lively when you pour the mocktail over ice for guests.
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Veronica R. Stone says
Great drink! Made it last night with my backayrd fresh peaches