Peach Whiskey Smash
A whiskey smash with ripe peach. Summery and fragrant.
Muddled · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 17% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Peach purée
- 8 leaves Mint leaves
- 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 10 ml Sugar syrup
- 60 ml Bourbon
- Peach slice (garnish)
- Mint sprig (garnish)
Method
- Pour 30 ml peach purée into the glass
- Add 8 mint leaves
- Add 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 10 ml sugar syrup into the glass
- Muddle gently
- Add ice
- Pour 60 ml bourbon into the glass
- Churn
- Garnish
About the Peach Whiskey Smash
The julep and smash family. Juleps are among the oldest American drinks. Mint juleps were drunk in Virginia around 1800, and Jerry Thomas printed the smash in 1862 as a smaller julep. Fresh mint, crushed ice and a frosty cup are what make the style.
Peach Whiskey Smash FAQ
What's in a Peach Whiskey Smash?
30 ml peach purée, 8 leaves mint leaves, 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, 10 ml sugar syrup, 60 ml bourbon, garnished with peach slice and mint sprig.
How strong is a Peach Whiskey Smash?
About 17% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Peach Whiskey Smash?
Neither. Muddle the fresh ingredients in the glass, add crushed ice and churn with a spoon.
What glass do you serve a Peach Whiskey Smash in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
