The Deb (Peach-Basil Bourbon Smash) Cocktail

Serves: 2

Irma Bergnaum

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

45

Sweetness

60

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.5 cups

White Sugar

1 cup

Water

1.5 fluid ounces

Bourbon

Directions:

1

Combine chopped peaches, sugar, water, and 3 sprigs basil in a small pot over medium heat

2

Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes

3

Cool syrup to room temperature, about 10 minutes

4

Discard basil sprigs

5

Pour syrup into a Mason jar, seal, and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 1 hour

6

Measure 3 fluid ounces of syrup and peaches into a cocktail shaker; muddle to break peaches up

7

Add 4 ice cubes, bourbon, and bitters; cover and shake vigorously until ice is mostly melted

8

Pour into a chilled 8-ounce glass; add remaining 4 ice cubes

9

Gently stir in sparkling water

10

Garnish with a peach slice and basil leaf