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Bourbon Peach Smash
5 from 45 votes

Bourbon Peach Smash

The Bourbon Peach Smash combines diced fresh peaches, mint leaves, and bourbon shaken together for a refreshing cocktail. The muddling of peaches and mint releases lively fruit juices and aromatic oils, while the addition of chilled ginger beer or seltzer water creates a light, fizzy finish. This drink provides a balance of sweetness and herbal notes, ideal for enjoying during warm weather or as a vibrant change of pace in mixed drinks.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 242 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  1. Add peaches, mint leaves, and simple syrup to the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Gently muddle to release the peach juices and mint oils. (Over-muddling the mint will cause it to become bitter.)
  2. Add bourbon, fill the shaker with ice, and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  3. Top with ginger beer or seltzer water. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and a peach slice.

Notes

  • Choose a spicy ginger beer to add depth to the cocktail's finish.
  • If using seltzer instead of ginger beer, add about 1/2 ounce lemon juice to balance flavor.
  • Adjust simple syrup amount based on peach sweetness and personal taste, typically between 1/2 and 1 ounce.
  • To prepare brown sugar simple syrup, dissolve equal parts brown sugar and hot water; store cooled syrup refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, omit bourbon and simple syrup, muddle peaches and mint with peach juice and lemon juice, then top with ginger beer or ginger ale to taste.

Nutrition Information

Calories 242kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Sodium 17mg (1%) Potassium 166mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 370IU (7%) Vitamin C 5.8mg (6%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 cocktail

Amount Per Serving

Calories 242

% Daily Value*

Calories 242kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Potassium 166mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 370IU 7%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 6%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.