3 cups sliced peeled peaches, frozen

2 tablespoons finely grated peeled ginger

6 ounces bourbon

3 ounces simple syrup

2 ounces fresh lemon juice

2 cups ice

Optional garnish: Sage sprigs

Preparation Combine 3 cups sliced peeled peaches, frozen + 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled ginger + 6 ounces bourbon + 3 ounces simple syrup + 2 ounces fresh lemon juice + 2 cups ice optional garnish: Sage sprigs Cook's Notes: Head to the farmers' market for peak-season fruit. Freeze the fruit in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet until solid. Purée ingredients in a blender until smooth and very thick. Divide among glasses and serve. Cold Facts: The drier the ice, the better. Melting ice makes for a watery cocktail. No need to upgrade your blender. The old one will do the trick just fine. Texture Matters: Frozen drinks should look too thick when poured into the glass. They will loosen immediately.