Bourbon Peach Old Fashioned

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This sweet and warm bourbon peach old-fashioned is a delicious summer twist on the traditional old-fashioned. A lovely fresh peach and cinnamon simple syrup is combined with delicious bourbon and aromatic bitters. Garnish with fresh peach slices and cinnamon sticks!

This is the perfect twist on the old-fashioned for summer!

A backlit overhead shot of the cocktail in a old fashioned glass and garnished with peach slices and a cinnamon stick.

Why you will love this recipe:

This is the perfect simple cocktail for summer if you are a fan of bourbon and peaches. I am a huge bourbon fan, and this is an alcohol-forward cocktail that truly celebrates the quality of the spirits used.

This is the perfect cocktail to use your premium bourbon in! It dresses it up for summer but is still bourbon forward.

Looking for more bourbon cocktails?! This Mint Julep is also fabulous!

The ingredients, peaches, bourbon, cinnamon, sugar, and bitters laid out on a pink marble table.

Key Ingredients:

Bourbon or whiskey: this is an alcohol-forward cocktail, so using premium spirits is key; I used my favorite bourbon that I usually drink neat, Willet Pot Still. But any premium bourbon will do!

Peach Cinnamon Simple Syrup: This is simple syrup is so easy to make, and it combines, fresh peaches, cinnamon, and a dash of allspice.

Aromatic Bitters: two dashes of bitters adds balance to the cocktail.

Ice: use a slow-melting large ice cube to reduce the amount of water that melts into the cocktail.

How to make this recipe:

The peaches, sugar, water, and cinnamon in a white pot.

Start by making the simple syrup. Combine all the ingredients in a pot and simmer until the peaches have softened.

The cooled and strained peach simple syrup on a marble coaster.

Let the syrup cool, and then strain.

The bourbon being poured into the old fashioned glass with sliced peaches off to the side.

Add the simple syrup, bourbon, and bitters to an old-fashioned glass with ice.

The finished cocktail with slices of peaches and a cinnamon stick as garnish.

Garnish with peach slices and a cinnamon stick.

Tips for sucess:

You can add ½ ounce of peach liqueur to the cocktail for even more peach flavor.
Let the peaches simmer until they are soft. The longer you simmer them, the stronger the peach flavor will be.
Don't forget the garnish! The peach slices help to add more fresh peach flavor.

FAQ's

What makes an Old Fashioned?

An Old Fashioned is traditionally made by muddling sugar and bitters together and then adding bourbon and garnishing with an orange slice and a cocktail cherry. This peach version omits the sugar and adds peach liqueur.

What bourbon is best for this recipe?

I used Willet Pot Still Reserve for this recipe, but Woodford Reserve, Angels Envy, and Four Roses Small Batch are other good options.

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