Peachy Rye Julep

A mix of fresh peach, mint, and whiskey, this peachy rye julep is a tribute to old-fashioned smashes--cocktails that are chilled with crushed ice as in pre-freezer days.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 153 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups crushed ice
• 1 ½ fluid ounces rye whiskey
• 2 slices fresh peach, plus more for garnish
• 4 sprigs fresh mint, plus more for garnish
• 2 teaspoons turbinado sugar
• 2 dashes bitters (such as Angostura®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a silver julep cup or old-fashioned glass, muddle peach, mint, and sugar until peach is well smashed and sugar is dissolved. Add rye whiskey, bitters, and 1 cup crushed ice. Stir until well chilled. Mound glass with remaining 1/2 cup ice. Garnish with additional mint and a peach slice.n