Use a ripe, juicy peach for the best flavor. If peaches aren’t in season, frozen peaches work beautifully too — just let them thaw slightly before muddling.
Mabel’s Tip
Contains Alcohol • 21+ — Please enjoy responsibly.
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Fresh peaches, smooth bourbon, a touch of sweetness, and a hint of mint come together in the Peach Bourbon Smash. It’s a refreshing southern classic with a fruity twist — perfect for warm afternoons, porch sittin’, and good company.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz bourbon (your favorite)
- 1 ripe peach (sliced)
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (or to taste)
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- Ice
- Peach slice and mint sprig (for garnish)
DIRECTIONS
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle peach slices and mint leaves gently to release the flavors.
- Add bourbon, simple syrup, lemon juice, and ice.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a peach slice and a sprig of mint.