Bourbon Peach Smash is a delicious cocktail made with bourbon, fresh peaches, mint, lemon juice, and simple syrup. It’s a perfect drink to enjoy during the warm summer months, as it is refreshing, fruity, and has a bit of a kick. To make a Bourbon Peach Smash, you will need to muddle fresh peaches and mint leaves in a shaker, add bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup, and then shake it all together with ice. You can strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice or serve it over crushed ice for a more refreshing experience. Garnish with a slice of peach or a sprig of mint, and enjoy your delicious and refreshing Bourbon Peach Smash!
This cocktail is a great way to use up ripe peaches, and its sweet and tangy flavor profile makes it a crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re hosting a summer party, enjoying a drink on your porch, or just looking for a refreshing cocktail to sip on, Bourbon Peach Smash is a great choice!
To make this drink, you will need the following ingredients:
• 1/2 to 1 ounce of brown sugar simple syrup (you can make this by combining equal parts of brown sugar and water in a saucepan, and heating until the sugar dissolves)
• 1/2 large peach, diced (about 1/2 cup)
• 3-4 large mint leaves
• 2 ounces of bourbon
• A splash of ginger beer (preferred) or seltzer water, chilled
• Ice
• Fresh mint and peach slices, for garnish
Preparation:
1. Add sliced peaches, mint leaves, and simple syrup to the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
2. Gently muddle the mixture to release the peach juices and mint oils. Be careful not to over-muddle the mint, as it can become bitter.
3. Add the bourbon to the shaker and fill it with ice.
4. Shake the mixture until it’s well-chilled.
5. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
6. Top the drink with ginger beer or seltzer water, whichever you prefer.
7. Garnish the drink with fresh mint sprigs and a slice of peach.
8. Serve and enjoy your refreshing Bourbon Peach Smash Cocktail
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