Bluegrass Bourbon Peach Smash

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A refreshing Southern-inspired smash combining bourbon, ripe peaches, and a hint of mint for a crisp, fruity sip. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together bourbon, ripe peach, sliced, fresh mint leaves for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle 3 peach slices with 6 fresh mint leaves and 0.5 oz simple syrup until the peach is crushed and mint is fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon and 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice to the mixing glass.
  3. Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim and stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and combine.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Top the drink with 1 oz club soda and stir gently to incorporate.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a thin peach slice fanned on the rim of the glass.

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