Sweetheart Peach Smash
A fruity, refreshing smash combining juicy peaches with a hint of mint and a touch of honey for sweetness. This cocktails-inspired cocktails & drinks ready in about 7 minutes brings together bourbon, ripe peach slices, leaves 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 210 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 ripe peach slices
- 6 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 for garnish mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle 3 ripe peach slices with 6 fresh mint leaves until the peach is crushed and mint is fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz honey syrup to the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Fill the glass with crushed ice to the top and stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
- Step 5: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig gently slapped between your hands to release aroma, placed upright in the drink.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sweetheart Peach Smash take to make?
Total time is about 7 minutes (7 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home bartenders find this fits a single afternoon; scale up the batch for parties or pitchers.
How do I store leftover Sweetheart Peach Smash?
Refrigerate any leftover sweetheart peach smash in a sealed pitcher or jar for up to 3–4 days. Do not reheat — drinks are served chilled. If the recipe uses sparkling water or fresh herbs, hold those back and add fresh just before pouring so the drink stays bright and fizzy.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sweetheart Peach Smash?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sweetheart Peach Smash for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sweetheart Peach Smash?
Cocktails cocktails & drinks like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
