Description
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
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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 1/2 ounce if you prefer a less sweet cocktail)
- 1 to 2 dashes sweet balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 bar spoon basil olive oil (optional)
- Frozen peaches, for garnish
Instructions
Peach Basil Simple Syrup
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until the peaches are softened.
- Cool completely.
- 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