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.

4.58 from 99 votes
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

  1. 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.
  2. Process peach slices and 1 cup water in a food processor until finely chopped, then strain to extract the liquid.
  3. Stir bourbon, lime juice, and simple syrup into the peach mixture.
  4. Serve over ice and garnish with basil and lime wedges.