Peachy Ginger Bourbon Smash
A quick bourbon smash with peach, ginger, lemon, and mint, like summer in a glass with a little Southern swagger.
Prep: 5 · Cook: · Total: 5 · Serves: 1 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.7/5 (94 reviews)
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Bourbon smash — American cocktail bar
Built on classic bourbon smash ideas, with ripe peach and fresh ginger for a little extra summer kick.
Story
You ever roll into a small-town bar when the sun is still up and the AC is fighting for its life. That is when you want a drink that is cold, bright, and not messing around. Peach and bourbon are a classic combo, and the ginger makes it feel like it has an engine. Shake it, pour it, sip it, and let the night start early.
By Theo
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/2 ripe peach, sliced
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (or honey syrup)
- 4 to 6 mint leaves
- 2 thin slices fresh ginger
- Crushed ice
- Mint sprig and peach slice, for garnish
Instructions
- Add peach slices and ginger to a shaker and gently muddle to release juices.
- Add mint leaves and lightly press them once or twice, do not pulverize.
- Pour in bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for about 10 seconds until very cold.
- Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice. Double strain the cocktail into the glass.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and a peach slice, then serve right away.
Chef Tips
- If your peach is not very sweet, add an extra 1/4 oz syrup.
- Ginger can get spicy fast, start with one slice if you are unsure.
- No crushed ice, use regular cubes and strain over fresh ice.
- For a lighter drink, top with a splash of club soda.
Cook's Notes
- **Muddling tip:** Press, do not mash, you want juice without bitter mint.
- **Syrup swap:** Honey syrup (equal parts honey and hot water) works great with bourbon.
- **Batching:** Multiply ingredients, then shake each drink to order with ice.