American Classics: Ginger Peach Bourbon Pie

[Photograph: Alexandra Penfold]

For me, there are few things that taste as strongly of summer as Ginger Peach Iced Tea. This easy oatmeal crumb topped pie takes that summertime pairing and gives it a kick in the pie pan, as it were, with a healthy dose of bourbon.

This boozy peach pie tastes even better the second day after the bourbon, ginger, and peach have had a chance to meld together. Serve it up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or two and savor these last August days.

About the author: Alexandra Penfold is mild-mannered literary agent by day, food ninja by night. Never one to skip dessert she's the Brownie half of Blondie & Brownie, a Midtown Lunch contributor, and co-author of New York à la Cart: Recipes and Stories from the Big Apple's Best Food Trucks. You can follow her on Twitter at @blondiebrownie.