BOURBON PEACH SMASH

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This refreshing cocktail is the taste of summer. Fresh ripe peaches combined with bourbon, ginger and mint will cool you down on a hot summer afternoon.

Provided by James Briscione

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 2 cocktails

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup granulated sugar
Two 1-inch knobs fresh ginger, peeled and smashed
12 mint leaves, plus more for garnish
1/2 medium ripe peach
1/2 lime, cut into quarters, plus slices for garnish
4 ounces bourbon
Ice
Ginger beer, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring the sugar, 1/2 cup water and ginger to a simmer in a small saucepan. Tear and add in 4 of the mint leaves. Once the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes, turn of the heat. Strain and set aside to cool.
  • Slice the peach into slices, reserving 2 for garnish. Add the peaches, the remaining mint, and the lime quarters to a cocktail shaker. Mash with a muddler until broken up and juicy. Add the bourbon and muddle again. Add 2 ounces of the simple syrup, fill the shaker with ice and shake.
  • Strain into 2 cups filled with ice. Top off with ginger beer, garnish each with a peach slice, a lime slice and a sprig of mint.

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