Peach Bourbon Smash
A smooth and fruity smash cocktail with muddled peach and bright lemon, balanced by caramel notes of bourbon. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh peach slices, fresh lemon 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 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 3 pieces fresh peach slices
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 mint sprig
- 1 peach slice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 3 fresh peach slices and 6 fresh mint leaves into a mixing glass. Muddle gently to release juices and aromas.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup into the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Fill the glass halfway with crushed ice. Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill and mix.
- Step 4: Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice and strain the cocktail mixture over it.
- Step 5: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a peach slice on the rim.
