Peach Basil Smash
A juicy and herbaceous smash cocktail combining ripe peach and fresh basil for a vibrant, crowd-pleasing sipper. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together white rum, fresh peach puree, fresh lime juice 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 160 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh peach puree
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 1 oz club soda
- 1 peach slice
- 1 basil sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, lightly muddle 6 fresh basil leaves with 1/2 oz simple syrup to release herbal oils.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz white rum, 1 oz fresh peach puree, and 3/4 oz fresh lime juice to the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and combine.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
- Step 5: Top with 1 oz club soda for a light fizz.
- Step 6: Garnish by placing a fresh peach slice on the rim and a small basil sprig atop the drink.
