Peach Bourbon Smash
Peach and bourbon enthusiasts, meet the summer cocktail of your dreams: the peach bourbon smash. A gentle approach to your typical whiskey-based cocktail and a delicious tribute to summer, you’ll be reaching for this refreshing, simple cocktail all season long.
Servings: 2 cocktails
Calories: 101kcal
Ingredients
- ½ ripe peach, sliced plus extra for garnish
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz honey or simple syrup
- 2 oz good-quality bourbon
- 1 sprig fresh thyme plus more for garnish
- Ice crushed or cubed
- Optional: splash of soda water for a lighter finish
Instructions
- In a shaker or sturdy glass, muddle the peach slices, lemon juice, honey, and thyme until juicy and fragrant.
- Add the bourbon and a handful of ice. Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig and a peach slice.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Muddle gently. Despite its name, a peach bourbon smash requires gentle muddling to release its vibrant flavors. No pulverizing, please. Over-muddling can result in bitter flavors.
- Shake with ice. Add ice cubes or crushed ice to the cocktail shaker, then shake well for 10-15 seconds or until the outside of the shaker is cold and frosty. Strain well to remove the solids and pour the cocktail over fresh ice before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg