Sunshine Peach Bourbon Smash

This Sunshine Peach Bourbon Smash is the drink your summer porch has been waiting for — juicy fresh peaches muddled with mint and kissed with a splash of good bourbon make every sip feel like a warm golden afternoon. It comes together in minutes with no fancy equipment, just a sturdy glass and a little enthusiasm. Make a big batch, grab some friends, and let the ice melt slowly while the evening stretches out around you.

✨ An original recipe written by AI — not kitchen-tested, so trust your taste on seasoning & timing.

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
• 16 leaves fresh mint, plus sprigs for garnish
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 6 oz bourbon
• 4 oz peach nectar
• 8 oz club soda, chilled
• 2 cups crushed ice

Directions

1. Divide the peach slices, mint leaves, sugar, and lemon juice evenly among 4 sturdy rocks glasses.
2. Using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, press and twist everything firmly until the peaches release their juice and the mint is very fragrant, about 30 seconds per glass.
3. Add a generous heap of crushed ice to each glass, filling them about three-quarters full.
4. Pour 1.5 oz of bourbon and 1 oz of peach nectar over the ice in each glass.
5. Top each drink with 2 oz of cold club soda and give everything one gentle stir from the bottom up.
6. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a thin peach slice draped over the rim, then serve immediately while the ice is still fresh and crackly.

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