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Gingered. Peach. Bourbon. Thyme. Smash.
I mean, I mean?! Come on, how good does that sound? It feels so southern, right? Loving it!
Speaking of feeling southern, guys, Iโm in a southern kind of mood. I think itโs the time of year, I am loving all of these beautiful peaches, tomatoes, and corn that seem to be surrounding me. These special fruits and veggies in particular always make me think of southern delicacies (hello to this sandwich, this salad, and these shortcakes)โฆIโm certainly not complaining though!
OKAY! First, happy Saturday to everyone. Glad to be back today for another fun cocktail Saturday post. Iโve had this drink in my back pocket for quite a while now, so Iโm pretty excited to be sharing it with you guys today. This feels like late summer in a cocktail glass. The fresh peach slices are the perfect ripeness during these mid August days and Iโm trying my hardest to incorporate ripe peaches into pretty much everythingโฆok I donโt really need to try very hard, using slices of fresh peach in everything is a pretty easy task for me.
Anyway, this fun peachy bourbon drink is my new obsession. Iโve been making them weekly on Friday nights for friends and family and everyone loves them. Like LOVES them.
These drinks are slightly sweet, hinted just lightly with thyme, and kicked up with a little ginger and fizz action from my favorite drink topper, ginger beer.
The best part? These drinks could not be easier or quicker to makeโฆitโs maybe even a little scary how fast they can be madeโฆ
โ> muddle fresh peaches with some thyme sprig, honey, and lemon juice.
โ> add a splashโฆ(or two) of bourbon.
โ> fill your glass with ice and then add that muddled peachy mixture goodness.
โ> top with ginger beer.
Drink up!
You see? dangerous!
Hope youโre all having a great Saturday! See you back here tomorrow for a Nine Favorite Things post.
Until thenโฆ
Gingered Peach Bourbon Thyme Smash
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1. Heat a grill or grill pan to high and grill the peach slices for 2-3 minutes per side.2. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, add the peach slices, thyme, lemon juice and honey, using a muddler, muddle all of the ingredients together, squishing everything to release the juices. Add the bourbon and shake to combine.3. Add ice to a glass and pour the drink over the ice (strain if desired). Top the glass with a little more ice and then pour the ginger beer over, gently stirring to combine. Garnish with peaches and thyme. DRINK! ?
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Peach bourbon smashes for all!
Love the drinks and recipes! And gotta ask, where did you get this drinkware? I know you’ve had it a long time (seen previous drinks), but just wanted to ask.
Thanks so much, Judy!! So sorry, I no longer have a link for this glass, it’s pretty old. I hope you love this recipe!
Made this drink over the weekend and it was a hit! It’s the perfect blend of all the flavors- peaches, ginger, lemon & thyme. I used Black Feather bourbon whiskey and it was so good!
I am so glad you loved this drink Hannah! Thank you!
OK…as mentioned in previous post, on staycation and this cocktail was on bucket list to do up a fun mixology action for cocktail hour and some nibbles ahead of the dinner hour. Given I got peaches for the chicken/peach dinner, I got some for this cocktail…
Fun one…did put in all the peach muddle into the drink to really get the peachness.
Neat combo…and thyme is such a great fresh herb..keep up the good work in showcasing the fresh herbs – so easy to grow and have right available.
(as is fresh sage…so underrated…great great great fresh herb- use it alot.)
Thanks mucho for this fun cocktail!
YEAH!! Loving all the recipes you have made. Thrilled you loved this one too. Thank! ๐
You had me at peaches + bourbon! These are gorgeous! ๐
Thank you Laura! Hope you love this!
Are your peaches grilled first? Just noticing in the photos…. drink looks mighty tasty!!
Yes they are! Thank you so much for pointing that out. Recipe has been fixed! ๐ Hope you love the drink!
O.M.G. I need this!
Haha so glad you’re loving this!
Whaahoo 1 month until your cookbook is released–can’t wait to see it and use it.
You, too? Smiling and waiting.
I am SO excited for you guys to see it! & I am so happy you are to!
Totally trying this!
Gemma
http://www.fadedwindmills.com
Woo! Enjoy!
Whenever I notice fresh thyme gently added to any food or drink, I’m into it; one of the best herbs, ever ! Thank you !
It is a great herb! Thank you & I hope you enjoy!
This looks soo amazing. And I love that you incorporated peaches!
Thank you Andrea!