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Peach Bourbon Smash Cocktail

Peach bourbon smash is a golden bourbon peach cocktail made by muddling fresh peach and mint for a fragrant, floral “cloud” of flavor. This easy summer bourbon cocktail gets bright from fresh lemon juice and finishes over crushed ice with a honey drizzle.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peach Bourbon Smash
  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 ripe peach Half sliced for muddling, half for garnish.
  • 6 fresh mint leaves Plus a sprig for garnish.
  • 1 tbsp honey or simple syrup
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 crushed ice
  • 1 sparkling water (optional) Splash, if desired.

Equipment

  • 1 cocktail shaker

Method
 

Muddle the peach-mint base
  1. Place peach slices, mint leaves, and honey in a cocktail shaker or glass and muddle firmly until the peach releases its juice and the mint is fragrant. Visual cue: the peach should look bruised and glossy, with mint-green aroma.
Shake and chill
  1. Add bourbon, lemon juice, and a handful of ice to the shaker. Visual cue: liquid should turn amber and pale-gold as everything combines.
  2. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled. Visual cue: the shaker should feel frosty and the drink should look cloudy from the fruit and mint.
Assemble over crushed ice
  1. Fill a lowball glass with crushed ice. Visual cue: the glass should be packed full with uneven, crunchy ice peaks.
  2. Strain the cocktail over the crushed ice (or pour unstrained for a more rustic style). Visual cue: amber liquid should cascade over the ice with visible peach flecks if unstrained.
  3. Top with a splash of sparkling water if desired and garnish with a peach slice and mint sprig. Visual cue: garnish should sit on top, and a slight sparkle should appear at the surface.

Notes

Pro tip: muddle just until the peach and mint smell strongly fragrant—over-muddling can turn the mint bitter. Store any leftover peach bourbon smash in the fridge for up to 24 hours, but it’s best served fresh over crushed ice; freezer not recommended. For a lighter option, swap honey for simple syrup made with a sugar substitute that dissolves well (or use 1–2 tsp fewer sweeteners) while keeping the same bourbon and lemon for balance.