Sunny Peach Bourbon Smash

This delightful bourbon cocktail is a refreshing blend of peaches, mint, and ginger beer, perfect for cooling down on a warm summer evening. Inspired by the flavors of Wiggly Bridge Distillery in York, Maine, this cocktail captures the essence of a relaxing summer getaway with its sweet and tangy taste.

Sunny Peach Bourbon Smash

A refreshing bourbon cocktail featuring peaches, mint, and ginger beer, perfect for a hot summer night.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 to 1 ounce brown sugar simple syrup
  • 1/2 large peach, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 3-4 large mint leaves
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • splash ginger beer or seltzer water, chilled
  • ice
  • fresh mint and peach slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine diced peaches, mint leaves, and brown sugar simple syrup. Gently muddle to release the peach juices and mint oils.
  2. Add bourbon to the shaker, fill with ice, and shake until well-chilled.
  3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  4. Top with ginger beer or chilled seltzer water.
  5. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and a peach slice.