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Peach Basil Old Fashioned

A short rocks glass filled with the cocktail and garnished with frozen peaches and couple of basil leaves on a pink marble slab.
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This Peach Basil Old Fashioned is made with a homemade peach basil simple syrup, bourbon, and a splash of sweet balsamic vinegar instead of bitters, it’s a fresh seasonal twist on the classic Old Fashioned.

Ingredients

Peach Basil Simple Syrup

  • 1 pound peaches (about 3 peaches), chopped
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 15 large basil leaves

Peach Basil Old Fashioned

  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 1 ounce Peach Basil Simple Syrup (or ½ ounce if you prefer a less sweet cocktail)
  • 1 to 2 dashes sweet balsamic vinegar
  • ½ bar spoon basil olive oil (optional)
  • Frozen peaches, for garnish

Instructions

Peach Basil Simple Syrup

  1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until the peaches are softened.
  3. Cool completely.
  4. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and refrigerate until ready to use.

Peach Basil Old Fashioned

  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 1 ounce Peach Basil Simple Syrup (or ½ ounce if you prefer a less sweet cocktail)
  • 1 to 2 dashes sweet balsamic vinegar
  • ½ bar spoon basil olive oil (optional)
  • Frozen peaches, for garnish

Find it online: https://thegandmkitchen.com/peach-basil-old-fashioned/