Honeyed Peach Bourbon Smash

When the peaches are so ripe they perfume the whole kitchen, this is exactly the drink you need in your hand. A little muddled fresh peach, a kiss of honey, and good bourbon come together into something that tastes like a long summer evening on the porch. Make a big batch and let everyone pour their own over a mountain of crushed ice.

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

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe peaches, pitted and roughly chopped
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 8 oz bourbon
• 4 oz peach nectar
• 6 oz club soda
• 1 handful fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
• 2 cups crushed ice

Directions

1. Add the chopped peaches, honey, lemon juice, and mint leaves to a large pitcher or bowl and muddle firmly with a wooden spoon or muddler until the peaches break down into a juicy pulp, about 1 minute.
2. Pour in the bourbon and peach nectar and stir well to combine everything together.
3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a clean pitcher, pressing the solids to squeeze out all that peachy juice, then discard the solids.
4. Fill four rocks glasses generously with crushed ice.
5. Divide the bourbon mixture evenly among the glasses, then top each with about 1.5 oz of club soda.
6. Give each glass a gentle stir, garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a thin peach slice if you have one handy, and serve immediately.

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