Southern Peach Basil Bliss

This delightful concoction, called Southern Peach Basil Bliss, is a refreshing and sophisticated blend of peaches, basil, moonshine, and champagne. Crafted by Alabama chef David Bancroft, this cocktail captures the essence of summer with its fruity and herbal flavors. The high-low mix of moonshine and champagne, combined with the sweetness of peaches and the freshness of basil, creates a truly unique and invigorating beverage.

Southern Peach Basil Bliss

A refreshing and sophisticated cocktail featuring peaches, basil, moonshine, and champagne.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe peach
  • 4 basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 oz. lime juice
  • 2 oz. moonshine
  • 4 oz. sparkling water
  • 3 oz. Champagne
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. In a mixing glass, muddle the ripe peach, basil leaves, and confectioners' sugar with a muddler or the back of a spoon.
  2. Add ice to the mixing glass.
  3. Pour in the lime juice and moonshine, then stir well.
  4. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
  5. Top off with sparkling water and Champagne.
  6. Garnish with a basil leaf and serve immediately.