Bourbon Ginger Peach Cocktail

This cocktail desperately needs a cool name... I can't seem to think of a good one at the moment but I wanted to post this before the sun sets on peach season. 

This is the perfect for SEC football beverage as its a lovely concoction of Kentucky Bourbon and either South Carolina or Georgia peaches (depending on who we're playing.)  John found this recipe on Garden & Gun's website and it is right up my alley.

Muddled fresh peaches (or pears as we get further into fall), a warm and spicy fresh ginger simple syrup and your favorite Kentucky Bourbon... how can you go wrong?

Ginger Simple Syrup:

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated

Combine ingredients in a small saucepan.  Bring to boil over medium high heat.  As soon as the sugar dissolves, turn off the heat and let steep for one hour before straining the syrup. (Keeps in the fridge for a week or two.)

To make the cocktail,  muddle two fresh peach slices (peeled) in the bottom of an old fashioned glass with 1 tablespoon of the syrup.  Top with lots of ice, 3 ounces of bourbon and a splash of soda.  (I tried a splash of ginger beer which was also excellent.)  Garnish with another peach slice, find a comfy spot on the back deck and enjoy.  Warning: these go down rather easy so pace yourself!