Bourbon Peach Smash
This bourbon peach smash cocktail is a light, refreshing, and easy summer drink for the bourbon lover! The juicy peaches and fresh mint scream summertime and meld wonderfully with the bourbon. The ginger beer adds a little spice, and is a wonderful compliment to the sweet peaches.
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
- ½ of a medium peach, sliced (4-5 slices)
- 5-6 fresh mint leaves (+ more for garnish if desired)
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 2 oz bourbon
- ginger beer to top
Instructions
- Place peach slices, mint leaves, and simple syrup in a shaker.
- Muddle until well-smashed.
- Add bourbon and ice to the shaker and shake vigorously, until the outside of the shaker is very cold (approximately 15 seconds).
- Strain the contents of the shaker into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with ginger beer and optionally garnish your glass with additional mint, and/or a peach slices.
- Sip and enjoy!
Notes
Need the recipe for simple syrup? Click HERE.
Substitutes for bourbon: In a pinch, most whiskeys will serve as a good substitute. The name ‘bourbon’ is short for ‘bourbon whiskey’, and there are many other types of whisky too. I would recommend a smoother style of whiskey, like an Irish Whiskey or Blended Whiskey.
Do I need to strain my drink? The short answer is no, but I highly recommend it. I personally find this bourbon smash recipe much more enjoyable when strained. In my opinion, the muddled peaches can feel a bit chunky and make it difficult to enjoy a nice sip of your peach whiskey smash. If you’d prefer to skip this step, you can muddle your ingredients directly in your glass and stir your drink instead of shaking it.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 457IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg