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:
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