By Dr. Elixir
Photography by Justin Negard
We’re always chasing the last golden notes of summer—and for me, nothing captures that feeling quite like a perfectly ripe peach. Late-season peaches in New York are especially sweet, so why not toast the season’s end with a cocktail that’s just as memorable? Refreshing, flavorful, and full of summer’s warmth—this one’s made for savoring.
Dr. Elixir
Ingredients
SERVES TWO.
3 oz. fresh peach juice
1 oz. lemon juice
1 oz. elderflower liqueur
4 oz. gin (I recommend The Botanist)
1-2 oz. of simple syrup (depending on the sweetness of the peach juice)
2 egg whites
A handful of ice
8-12 drops ANGOSTURA® bitters
Directions
Chill your cocktail glasses.
In a shaker, combine all ingredients except the bitters and shake vigorously for one minute. Carefully release any built-up pressure from the shaker. Add ice and shake again for 30 seconds.
Strain into the chilled glasses, then top each with 4–6 drops of ANGOSTURA® bitters. Serve immediately.
This article was published in the January/February 2025 edition of Connect to Northern Westchester.
For more recipes by Dr. Elixir, click here.
Dr. Elixir
Needing a way to stay sane with the kids ALWAYS around, Dr. Elixir decided that mixology would be his COVID-19 hobby. As word spread about his new talent, his popularity grew. Then, one day, he received a call that changed his life – YES, he'd love to be the mystery mixologist for Katonah Connect! Cheers!
Justin is an award-winning designer and photographer. He was the owner and creative director at Future Boy Design, producing work for clients such as National Parks Service, Vintage Cinemas, The Tarrytown Music Hall, and others. His work has appeared in Bloomberg TV, South by Southwest (SXSW), Edible Magazine, Westchester Magazine, Refinery 29, the Art Directors Club, AIGA and more.
Justin is a two-time winner of the International Design Awards, American Photography and Latin America Fotografia. Vice News has called Justin Negard as “one of the best artists working today.”
He is the author of two books, On Design, which discusses principles and the business of design, and Bogotà which is a photographic journey through the Colombian capital.
Additionally, Justin has served as Creative Director at CityMouse Inc., an NYC-based design firm which provides accessible design for people with disabilities, and has been awarded by the City of New York, MIT Media Lab and South By Southwest.
He lives in Katonah with his wonderfully patient wife, son and daughter.
