I figured there was no better way to break in my newly stocked bar than with a new cocktail recipe, especially when said recipe includes one of my favorite fruits of the summer: peaches.
I’ve been spending more and more time on the back porch as the nights are getting cooler, and while I love a good beer there’s something about mixing up a simple cocktail that just hits the spot. Believe me when I say that this Bourbon Peach Smash does just that.
Now don’t let the look of this drink intimidate you because it’s actually an easy one to put together with its 5 ingredients. The most time intensive part t is making a simple syrup, and knowing that ahead of time I made a larger batch of the stuff (it’s great in coffee) a few days before I made this cocktail. After that it was as simple as slicing the peaches, tossing them in a glass with mint and the simple syrup, muddling the three together, filling the glass with ice, and last but not least topping off with bourbon. Get the full recipe below!
Bourbon Peach Mint Smash
Ingredients
- Handful of diced peaches
- 2–3 mint leaves
- 1.5 oz. honey simple syrup
- 2 oz. bourbon
- Crushed ice
Instructions
- Start by making the simple syrup by combining equal parts water + honey (i.e. 1 cup of water and 1 cup of honey), bring to boil, and then reduce the heat to low stirring continuously until all honey is dissolved (roughly 3-5 minutes). Set aside to allow to cool to room temperate before making the cocktails.
- While syrup is cooling rinse, pit, and dice 2 large peaches. Set aside.
- Once syrup is cool combine peaches, mint, and syrup in a glass.
- Muddle until all ingredients are melded together.
- Add crushed ice, filling to top of glass.
- Pour bourbon over the ice, stir to combine, and enjoy.
Notes
- 2 large peaches, pitted and diced, will make 4 drinks.
- Simple syrup will last up to a week and is great in your morning coffee, because of that I’d recommend making a batch prior to making the cocktails. If the syrup is fresh and too hot the ice will melt once it hits the glass.
Photography by Josh Johnson
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16 Comments
Looks delicious!
xo Jessica
http://www.mystylevita.com
Thanks Jessica! They definitely were. Making ice cream with the left over peaches tonight, yum.
Yesss, I need to try this immediately. I love bourbon and while it’s great on the rocks, this is ideal for summer!
xo, Alicia | Alicia Tenise
My thoughts exactly! It’s definitely a perfect for summer drink.
Ah – now I know what to do with the last of my Georgia peaches! Looks delish.
It’s definitely the perfect use for them!
Looks so good! After the babe comes… Lol
Hah yes! After the babe for sure!
I wish it was peach season here in Australia after seeing this recipe. What a delicious drink and I LOVE your photography.
Aw thank you! Definitely appreciate it.
This is right up my alley! Going to a barbecue tomorrow and this is exactly what I want to make with all these peaches!
Yes! Let me know how they turn out.
I love these photos! They are spectacular. I could literally lick the screen this looks so good. Is it 5 o’clock so I can go home and make this?
Cynthia
http://www.darlingdownsouth.com
Almost! And thanks Cynthia, I definitely appreciate it!
Love the formatting in this post and that drink looks amazing! Fantastic photos!
Thanks buddy!