Bourbon Peach Old Fashioned Cocktail
A summery twist on the classic Old Fashioned: muddled ripe peach with sugar, Angostura bitters, and smooth bourbon, stirred over ice and finished with an orange peel or mint.
Equipment
- Mixing glass or short cocktail glass
- Bar spoon
- Muddler
- Jigger or small measuring cup
- Fine strainer (optional)
- Ice cube tray or large ice mold
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 0.5 ripe peach sliced; about 1/2 small peach
- 1 tsp simple syrup or 1 sugar cube
- 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
- ice preferably large cubes
- orange peel or mint sprig, for garnish
Instructions
- Add peach slices and simple syrup (or sugar cube) to a mixing glass or short cocktail glass. Muddle until the peach is juicy.
- Add Angostura bitters and bourbon; stir gently to combine.
- Add ice (large cubes preferred) and stir for about 20 seconds until well chilled.
- Optional: fine-strain into a fresh glass over new ice for a smoother sip.
- Express an orange peel over the drink and garnish with the peel or a mint sprig. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe peaches for best flavor; thawed frozen slices work in a pinch. Adjust sweetness depending on fruit ripeness. A small splash of peach liqueur can boost peach notes. Spicier bourbons give more bite, while sweeter bourbons let the fruit shine.