Georgia Ginger Coffee

From *The World Encyclopedia of Coffee* & named after the U.S. state of Georgia, famous for its peaches. *Enjoy* !

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) can  peach slices in syrup
• 3  cups strong black coffee
• 1⁄2 cup  whipping cream
• 1  cup cold water
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground ginger (generous pinch)
•  orange, zest of, to garnish as desired

Directions

1. Drain peaches & reserve syrup. In a blender or using an immersion blender, process half of the coffee & peaches for 1 minute.
2. In a clean bowl, whip the cream, taking care not to overwhip.
3. Put 1 cup cold water, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger & peach syrup in a saucepan & bring to a boil over mod heat. Reduce heat, simmer for 1 minute & then remove from heat.
4. Add blended peach/coffee mixture + the rest of the coffee to the pan & stir well. Serve topped w/whipped cream & garnished w/orange zest as desired.