Sunny Peach Basil Smash
This refreshing cocktail, the Sunny Peach Basil Smash, is the perfect blend of sweet peaches, zesty lime, and smooth bourbon. It's a delightful companion for warm summer days, delivering a burst of fruity flavors with a hint of herbal freshness from the basil.
Sunny Peach Basil Smash
A refreshing bourbon-based cocktail with fresh peach, basil, and lime flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Ingredients
- 6-8 fresh basil leaves
- 1 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 fresh peach, sliced
- 1 3/4 oz. bourbon
- 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- Ice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, simmer basil, sugar, and 1/2 cup water until sugar dissolves. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then strain and discard the basil to create a simple syrup.
- Process peach slices and 1 cup water in a food processor until finely chopped, then strain to extract the liquid.
- Stir bourbon, lime juice, and simple syrup into the peach mixture.
- Serve over ice and garnish with basil and lime wedges.