Summer Peach Basil Smash

This delightful peach smash cocktail is a refreshing and vibrant drink that perfectly complements warm summer days. The combination of fresh peach, aromatic basil, zesty lime, and smooth bourbon creates a sweet and invigorating flavor profile that is sure to become a favorite for your outdoor gatherings and relaxing moments.

Summer Peach Basil Smash

A refreshing bourbon-based cocktail with fresh peach, basil, and lime.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 6-8 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3-4 fresh peach slices
  • 1 3/4 oz bourbon
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • ice

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, simmer basil, sugar, and 1/2 cup water over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a measuring cup; discard the basil. This creates the simple syrup. Refrigerate the simple syrup for up to 5 days if not using immediately.
  2. In a food processor, finely chop the peach slices with 1 cup of water. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
  3. Stir the bourbon, lime juice, and simple syrup into the peach mixture.
  4. Serve the cocktail over ice, garnished with basil and a lime wedge.