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    Published: Aug 12, 2023 by Pate Giltner 1 Comment

    Summer Bourbon Peach Smash

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    This fruity and flavorful bourbon peach smash is summer in a cocktail! This drink brings together ripe peaches, sweet bourbon, and a refreshing touch of fresh mint and smashes them all together in a glass with ice. It's sweet, refreshing, and the perfect way to use ripe summer peaches!

    I love a summery and refreshing bourbon cocktail, and if you love a smash - a mint julep is another great way to cool down with bourbon during the summer; check out this Fresh Blackberry Mint Julep, Passion Fruit Mint Julep, and Strawberry Mint Julep.

    An old fashioned glass filled with a peach smash and garnished with peach slices and a mint sprig. Its on a marble coaster and a pink marble table.

    What is a Smash?

    A "smash" is a classic style of cocktail that dates back to the 19th century. It's known for its refreshing and vibrant character, typically featuring fresh fruit, herbs, sugar, and a spirit. The name "smash" derives from the way the ingredients are "smashed" or muddled together to release their flavors, creating a delightful harmony of tastes. Smashes are a fantastic way to showcase seasonal ingredients and bring out the natural sweetness and aromas of fresh fruits.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe:

    1. Full of fresh peach flavor! The cocktail uses ½ of a peach per drink and muddles it with agave and mint!

    2. Bourbon: The smooth, caramel notes of bourbon provide a sweet and sophisticated depth to this cocktail.

    3. Easy to make: This recipe is simple to make, and it all comes together in the glass.

    The ingredients for a peach bourbon smash on a pink marble table.

    Key Ingredients:

    Fresh Peaches: fresh and ripe peaches are key for the flavor and so that they are easy to muddle. You can use thawed frozen ones if you don't have fresh peaches. 

    Bourbon: This is a bourbon-based cocktail, and the bourbon flavor really shines through, so using a top-shelf, high-quality bourbon is key to a delicious-tasting drink. Woodford Reserve is our go-to bourbon for cocktails because it has an even flavor and mixes well with several flavors. 

    Mint: mint gives this cocktail subtle herby notes and more added freshness. Feel free to substitute for your favorite herb - basil and thyme also pair wonderfully with peaches.

    Simple Syrup or Agave Nectar: This cocktail features a subtle amount of sweetener to enhance the peaches perfectly, and you can use agave, simple syrup, or even honey, depending on what you have available.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    How to Make This Recipe:

    Fresh peach slices sitting in an old fashioned glass on a pink marble table.

    Add ½ of a sliced peach into an old-fashioned glass.

    The muddled cocktail with a muddler sticking out of the glass.

    Top with the agave and mint and muddle until there are no chunks of peaches left.

    Ice being added to the cocktail.

    Add the bourbon, stir, and cover with ice!

    Over head shot of an old fashioned glass filled with a peach smash and garnished with peach slices and a mint sprig. Its on a marble coaster and a pink marble table.

    Garnish with peach slices and mint.

    Tips:

    - Use ripe, fragrant peaches for the best flavor. If peaches are not in season, consider using frozen peaches, but let them thaw before muddling.

    - Feel free to adjust the sweetness to your taste by adding more or less simple syrup.

    Substitutions:

    1. Bourbon Alternatives: If you're not a bourbon fan, you can substitute with another whiskey variety like rye or try a sweeter spirit like rum.

    2. Experiment with herbs: Swap the mint for basil or thyme for slightly different flavor notes.

    3. Fresh Fruit Twist: While peaches are fantastic, you can experiment with other ripe summer fruits like nectarines or apricots.

    4. Simple syrup or honey will also make a great sweetener if you don't have agave on hand.

    Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:

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      Summery Watermelon Smash
    • Apple butter muffin split in half and smeared with apple butter.
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    • Blueberries white chocolate cookies on a marble table surrounded by white chocolate pieces.
      Chewy Blueberry White Chocolate Cookies
    • A backlit overhead shot of the cocktail in a old fashioned glass and garnished with peach slices and a cinnamon stick.
      Bourbon Peach Old Fashioned
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    An old fashioned glass filled with a peach smash and garnished with peach slices and a mint sprig. Its on a marble coaster and a pink marble table.

    Summer Bourbon Peach Smash

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 review
    • Author: Pate Giltner
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
    • Category: Cocktail
    • Method: Smashed
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    This fruity and flavorful bourbon peach smash is summer in a cocktail! This drink brings together ripe peaches, sweet bourbon, and a refreshing touch of fresh mint and smashes them all together in a glass with ice.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • ½ peach - thinly sliced
    • 4-5 mint leaves
    • 1 oz agave
    • 1 ½ oz bourbon

    Instructions

    1. Add ½ of a thinly sliced peach into an old-fashioned glass.
    2. Top with the agave and mint.
    3. Muddle until there are no chunks of peaches left.
    4. Add the bourbon, stir, and cover with ice!
    5. Garnish with more peach slices and a sprig of mint.
    6.  

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    1. Elizabeth says

      August 12, 2023 at 11:32 am

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