Peach Whiskey Smash -

Peach Whiskey Smash

A refreshing twist on a timeless classic made with fresh peaches and bourbon, this peach whiskey smash recipe is an easy and delicious drink perfect for sipping on warm summer nights!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings drinks

Author Chrissie Nelson Rotko

Ingredients

For the peach simple syrup:

2 ripe peaches peeled and diced
1 cup water
¾ cups granulated sugar

For the cocktail:

½ fresh lemon
6 to 8 fresh mint leaves
4 ounces peach simple syrup
4 ounces bourbon
Ice cubes
1 to 2 ounces ginger beer
Peach slices and fresh mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions

Make the peach simple syrup:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the peaches, water, and sugar. Stir occasionally as the mixture heats to dissolve the water.
2 ripe peaches, 1 cup water, ¾ cups granulated sugar
Bring the mixture to a brief boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat. Cover and allow the syrup to steep as it cools.
Once cool, strain through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Make the cocktail:

Into a cocktail shaker, squeeze the juice of half a lemon. Add the mint leaves, peach simple syrup, and bourbon. Fill the cocktail shaker with ice, close, and shake vigorously until the ingredients are combined and the outside of the shaker is cold.
½ fresh lemon, 6 to 8 fresh mint leaves, 4 ounces peach simple syrup, 4 ounces bourbon, Ice cubes
Fill two rocks or collins glasses with ice. Strain the cocktail shaker mixture over the ice, dividing between the two glasses. Top with the ginger beer. Garnish with fresh peach slices and mint sprigs. Enjoy!
1 to 2 ounces ginger beer, Peach slices and fresh mint sprigs

Notes

Ginger beer can be replaced with ginger ale, seltzer water or club soda.

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