Ginger-Peach Smash

This take on a whiskey smash cocktail uses peach nectar instead of lemon, and elevates the flavors with ginger liqueur and mint. You don't have to be a bourbon lover to enjoy this drink, but you just might become one.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 200 Calories

Ingredients

• ice as needed
• 1 ½ fluid ounces bourbon
• 4 sprigs fresh mint, divided, or as needed
• ¾ fluid ounce peach nectar
• ¾ fluid ounce ginger liqueur (such as Domaine de Canton®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Muddle 5 to 8 mint leaves, depending on size, with peach nectar in a cocktail shaker until leaves are broken down, about 1 minute.

Step 2

Pour in bourbon and ginger liqueur and fill the shaker with ice. Close and shake until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with a large whiskey ice cube.

Step 3

Lightly slap 2 sprigs of mint between your hands to release their scent, then garnish the drink with them.