Summertime Bourbon Smash

This summertime bourbon smash is a sweet, cool, and refreshing cocktail that's easy to drink and simple to make. With the delightful combination of peaches, Aperol, and bourbon, it's a perfect choice for a hot summer day. You can easily substitute apricots with other stone fruits like peaches, plums, or nectarines to create a personalized twist on this classic cocktail.

Summertime Bourbon Smash

A sweet and refreshing bourbon cocktail with peach and Aperol.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 Peach (Fresh or frozen), sliced
  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Aperol
  • 1-2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Juice of 1/2 Lemon
  • 1 Mint Sprig
  • 1 Slice Lemon
  • 1 Slice Peach
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Slice the peach in half, remove the stone, and slice into 6-8 pieces.
  2. Place the majority of the peach slices into a tall glass and muddle with the bourbon, Aperol, and simple syrup.
  3. Squeeze the lemon juice into the glass and mix well.
  4. Add ice to a cocktail shaker, then strain the muddled mixture into it and shake vigorously.
  5. Strain the cocktail into a tumbler over ice.
  6. Garnish with a slice of peach, a slice of lemon, and a sprig of mint.