Bourbon Peach Smash

Bourbon Peach Smash is the best light and fruity cocktail to enjoy all year round. It’s sweet, spicy, and a refreshing way to use up those ripe peaches. Have this cocktail ready to sip in just minutes!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Diet Kosher, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings drink

Calories 271kcal

Author Alana Lieberman

Cost $5

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lemon wedges (⅓ of a lemon)
5 mint leaves plus extra for garnish
½ a ripe peach, roughly chopped plus extra for garnish
1 ½ ounces (3 tablespoons) kentucky bourbon
½ ounce (1 tablespoon) peach schnapps
½ ounce (1 tablespoon) pure maple syrup agave or simple syrup work too
ginger beer
crushed ice

Instructions

Add lemon wedges, mint leaves, and peach to a cocktail shaker or glass.
Muddle until mostly smashed, about 10 to 20 times.
Pour in bourbon, peach schnapps, maple syrup, and ice. Top with the lid of the shaker and make sure it is secure.
Shake vigorously to combine all the flavors.
Strain into a glass filled with ice.
Top with ginger beer. Garnish with additional fresh mint and peach slices.

Notes

You can also use vodka or rum instead of bourbon.
If you don't like ginger beer, you can top the drink with sparkling water or club soda instead. However, it won't have as strong of flavor.
This recipe makes 1 drink. Adjust the amount of servings to make for more than 1 person.

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