Peach Whiskey Smash

Chrissie Nelson Rotko

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!

Course Cocktail

Cuisine Southern

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings drinks

Calories 296kcal

Author Chrissie Nelson Rotko

Ingredients

For the syrup

½ cup water
½ cup granulated sugar
1 medium fresh peach diced

For the cocktails

½ medium lemon juiced
6-8 leaves fresh mint
4 ounces peach syrup
4 ounces bourbon whiskey
1 cup crushed ice plus ice cubes for shaking
1-2 ounces ginger beer
2 slices fresh peaches for garnish
2 sprigs fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

For the syrup

In a medium saucepan, combine water and peaches and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
½ cup water, 1 medium fresh peach
Strain out peaches with a fine-mesh strainer.
Stir in sugar until dissolved. Let cool completely before using or storing. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Makes ¾ cup.
½ cup granulated sugar

For the cocktail

Make the bourbon smash cocktail. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a cocktail shaker. Add fresh mint leaves, peach simple syrup and bourbon.
½ medium lemon, 6-8 leaves fresh mint, 4 ounces peach syrup, 4 ounces bourbon whiskey
Add ice to the shaker and shake to combine. Add crushed ice to a rocks or collins glass and strain cocktail shaker mixture over the ice.
1 cup crushed ice
Top with a splash (about one to two ounces) of ginger beer, garnish with fresh peach slices and mint sprigs. Serve immediately.
1-2 ounces ginger beer, 2 slices fresh peaches, 2 sprigs fresh mint

Notes

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

Feel free to use peach-flavored whiskey, but you may want to use less peach simple syrup or omit it entirely.

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