Peachy Bourbon Smash

A delightful blend of fresh peaches and smooth bourbon, the Peachy Bourbon Smash is a refreshing take on the classic cocktail. With a hint of mint and a splash of ginger beer, this drink is perfect for enjoying on warm summer evenings. It's a flavorful and easy-to-make cocktail that will impress your guests at any gathering.

Peachy Bourbon Smash

A refreshing bourbon cocktail with fresh peaches, mint, and a splash of ginger beer. Perfect for sipping on warm summer nights.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 peach, diced
  • 1/2 fresh lemon
  • 3-4 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 ounces peach simple syrup
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • crushed ice
  • 1-2 ounces ginger beer
  • peach slices, for garnish
  • fresh mint sprig, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine water and peaches, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. Strain out peaches with a fine-mesh strainer.
  3. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Let the syrup cool completely before using or storing. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Makes 3/4 cup.
  4. In a cocktail shaker, squeeze the juice of half a lemon. Add fresh mint leaves, peach simple syrup, and bourbon.
  5. Add ice to the shaker and shake to combine.
  6. Add crushed ice to a rocks or collins glass and strain cocktail shaker mixture over the ice.
  7. Top with a splash (about one to two ounces) of ginger beer, garnish with fresh peach slices and a mint sprig, and enjoy!