Late summer peaches, blended with light, summery fresh mint and the nutty warmth of bourbon whiskey, take the stage in this smash from Southside speakeasy Acacia. Leveled out with a smooth, sweet vanilla simple syrup, this Peach Bourbon Smash cocktail brings out the best flavors of summer and fall, making it perfect for between-season drinking.
What Defines a Smash Cocktail (and Why We Love This Peach Version)?
The smash cocktail is characterized by the act of muddling fresh fruit and/or herbs directly within the serving glass or shaker, alongside a base spirit, a touch of sweetener, and ice. Our Peach Bourbon Smash perfectly exemplifies this tradition, by muddling peaches and combining them with the warmth of bourbon. It creates an incredibly balanced and aromatic cocktail. The result allows the natural star of the fruit to shine while still delivering the comforting kick of its spirit base.
Peach Bourbon Smash
Description
We love peach season for the days when we can make this refreshing cocktail.
Ingredients
- ½ oz vanilla syrup
- ½ oz lemon juice
- A quarter of a peach, cubed
- 1 ½ oz Wild Turkey 101
- Two small handfuls of mint, one for garnish
Instructions
- In a shaker, muddle the syrup, lemon juice, and peach.
- Add the Wild Turkey and a small handful of mint, then shake with ice.
- Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass, garnish with a small bouquet of mint, and enjoy!
Recipe from Acacia
Photography by Maggie Weaver
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