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Bourbon Peach Smash

This icy peach bourbon cocktail is the perfect refreshing sip on a hot summer night! Inspired by my trip to Wiggly Bridge Distillery in York, Maine.

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

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

  • *We prefer a nice spicy ginger beer to finish this cocktail. Note that if you're using seltzer water, you might enjoy adding a little lemon juice (about 1/2 ounce) to the shaker to balance the flavors.
  • The quantity of syrup you need will depend on the sweetness/juiciness of your peaches, the bourbon you're using, and your personal tastes. We typically make this cocktail with 1 ounce of simple syrup, but when I've gotten very sweet peaches at the market, I've reduced it to 1/2 to 3/4 ounce.
  • To make Brown Sugar Simple Syrup, combine equal parts brown sugar and hot water until sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temperature and store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
  • Omit bourbon and simple syrup. Muddle the peaches and mint with 1-1/2 ounces of peach juice and 1/2 ounce of lemon juice. Strain over ice, and top with ginger beer or ginger ale. Add simple syrup only to taste.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 242kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Sodium 17mg (1%) Potassium 166mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 370IU (7%) Vitamin C 5.8mg (6%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cocktail

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.