Peach Bourbon Smash
HB-4502 · Hand-built original · American
Bourbon shaken with fresh peaches, lemon and a cinnamon peach syrup.
Main ingredient: granulated sugar
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup diced fresh peaches
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 cup fresh peaches (sliced)
- 2 oz cinnamon peach syrup (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 oz lemon juice (about 1/8 cup or 2 Tbsp)
- 4 oz bourbon (about 1/2 cup)
- ice
- any garnishes desired (peach slices, sprig of mint)
Method
- Simmer the water, sugar, diced peaches and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan for 5 to 7 minutes, lightly mashing the peaches, until soft.
- Strain the syrup through a mesh sieve, pressing on the fruit, and leave to cool.
- Add the sliced peaches, 2 oz of the syrup and the lemon juice to a cocktail shaker and muddle until very juicy.
- Add the bourbon and fill the shaker halfway with ice. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until very cold.
- Strain over ice in two rocks glasses. Garnish with peach slices or mint and serve cold.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 20 min