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two peach bourbon smash cocktails on the counter
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Peach Bourbon Smash

Use up those summer peaches with this sweet, refreshing bourbon smash cocktail.
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Drinks
Keyword: bourbon cocktail, cocktail, drinks, peach, whiskey
Servings: 2 cocktails

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Muddler

Ingredients

For the cocktail

  • 1 yellow peach seeded and sliced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 6 mint leaves
  • 4 oz. bourbon
  • 1 oz. brown sugar simple syrup
  • Peaches & mint leaves for garnish
  • Ice

For the brown sugar simple syrup

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Add the brown sugar and the water to a small saucepan. Turn the stove to medium-high heat.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  • Remove to container to cool.
  • Place the peach slices, lemon juice, and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker. Muddle them until the peaches are completely smooshed—about 2-4 minutes.
  • Add in the bourbon, brown sugar simple syrup, and some ice.
  • Close and shake the cocktail for 30 seconds.
  • Strain into two glasses with fresh ice. Garnish with peach slices and mint leaves.

Notes

You can store the leftover brown sugar simple syrup in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.