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Blackberry Peach Smash
Susan Phillips
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I am a self-proclaimed Bourbon Drink Connoisseur!
As long as Conniseaur qualifies as just fancy talk for “I order it whenever I can”
I’ve studied all the bar menus and signature cocktail ingredients throughout establishments across the state, and the best ones seem to have a very common theme: fresh fruit
And isn’t that dandy when we live right here in this great state that produces all the fresh fruit you could ever want…
In this recipe, I use ripe peaches and tart blackberries with a little mint thrown in. The flavor combination cuts through the strength of the whiskey and makes for a smooth cocktail that is satisfying and easy to drink.
It’s super simple so let’s get started!
Slice 1/4 of the peach and remove the skin. Rough chop and add to the bottom of a highball glass. Add in a few berries and about 6 fresh mint leaves
Pour in about a teaspoon of honey
Using a muddler, or even the back of a fork, “smash” the ingredients together… see why its named a smash? You were thinking the other reason, weren’t you 😉
Place your ice in the glass and pour the bourbon in
Add a seltzer topper and you’re done!
Garnish with a slice of peach and whole blackberry.
Enjoy!
- 1 whole peach, skin removed and cut into chunks
- 12 blackberries
- 6 fresh mint sprigs
- 4 t. honey
- 8 oz. bourbon
- 4 oz. sparkling water
- Place 1/4 of the peach chunks, 3-4 blackberries and 6 mint leaves at the bottom of a highball. Add the honey and muddle until well combined and "smashed"
- Fill the glass with ice. Pour in the bourbon and water.
- Stir and garnish with extra fruit