Name: Peach Bourbon Smash · Cocktail recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 60 ml Bourbon; 0.5 pieces Peach (sliced); 15 ml lemon juice; 10 ml Simple Syrup; 6 mint leafs; 1 piece Peach Slice (for garnish); 1 mint sprig (for garnish)

Drink type Servings

Measurement system

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Peach Bourbon Smash

Description

The Peach Bourbon Smash is a delightful twist on the classic Whiskey Smash, combining the rich depth of bourbon with the juicy sweetness of fresh peaches. Smashes have been around since the 1800s, evolving as a versatile cocktail style that blends fruit, citrus, and herbs with spirits.

This version is particularly popular in the American South, where peaches are a beloved ingredient in cocktails and desserts. The combination of bourbon, peach, mint, and lemon creates a smooth, refreshing, and slightly sweet drink, perfect for warm-weather sipping.

Ingredients

60 ml Bourbon
0.5 pieces Peach (sliced)
15 ml lemon juice
10 ml Simple Syrup
6 mint leafs
1 piece Peach Slice (for garnish)
1 mint sprig (for garnish)

Equipment needed

Muddler – Used to muddle the peach and mint. Cocktail Shaker – Used to shake with ice. Fine Mesh Strainer – Used to strain into the glass.

Instructions

Put the following into a shaker. Crush the peach to release its juice and press the mint lightly: 0.5 pieces Peach, 6 mint leafs, 15 ml lemon juice, 10 ml Simple Syrup.
Add: 60 ml Bourbon.
Add ice and shake hard for about 15 seconds, until the shaker feels cold. Strain into rocks glasses over fresh ice.
Finish each glass with a thin peach slice and a sprig of mint.