Let’s give summer a proper farewell while welcoming the fall’s rich flavors with this comforting cocktail. Fresh, end-of-season peaches and bright mint come together with warming bourbon, maple syrup and a touch of cinnamon for a cocktail that celebrates the best of both seasons. This delicious peach-maple bourbon smash is the cocktail you need to transition into a new time of year.
Every year, I struggle to let go of the summer. I love fall, but I always need a little help to accept that my patio nights are numbered.
Fortunately, a good cocktail goes a long way in improving my spirits. I’m a simpleton like that.
Besides this peach-maple bourbon smash's fun bi-seasonal vibes, this cocktail couldn't be simpler to make. While making simple syrup isn't hard, maple syrup works as our sweetener, so we don't even have to bother with that step. In just minutes, even the novice bartender can whip up this tasty smash cocktail.
Ingredients
Ready to start mixing? Great! Let’s gather our ingredients. Here’s everything we need to make this peachy bourbon smash.
- Fresh peaches
- Maple syrup
- Bourbon
- Fresh mint
- Cinnamon
- Lemon
- Ginger ale
Step-by-Step Instructions
And now to mix up our simple yet enticing peach-maple bourbon smash.
We begin by muddling fresh peaches slices with lemon, maple syrup and mint.
Once our peaches and lemon break down, we add our bourbon and a pinch of cinnamon with a handful of ice. We give it a good shake and then strain into ice-filled glasses. Top off with ginger ale and you’re done!
See? Easy as can be.
Essentially, a smash cocktail is muddled fruit, herbs and sweetener with your favorite liquor. If you follow this process and proportions, you can make your own version of a smash cocktail anytime. Feel free to get creative with different flavors and sweeteners, such strawberries, basil, honey, flavored simple syrups and the like.
Perfect Pairing
If you have a sweet tooth, these butterscotch-coconut-bourbon cookies are the perfect match. When these flavors all come together, I’m reminded of a boozy peach cobbler. Who can’t get behind a pairing like that?
For the times you need a savory option, I made this roasted apple cider spatchcock chicken for Recipes Worth Repeating last year, and you’ll love it with this summer-meets-fall cocktail. All those warm spices add depth to the sweet maple and caramel-like notes in the bourbon.
If you struggle with the summer-to-fall-transition like I do, I hope you try this peach-maple bourbon smash. Please let me know how you enjoyed this smash cocktail recipe in the comment section and don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter. You can also catch me on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.
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Peach-Maple Bourbon Smash
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
Description
Let’s give summer a proper farewell while welcoming the fall’s rich flavors with this comforting cocktail. Fresh, end-of-season peaches and bright mint come together with warming bourbon, maple syrup and a touch of cinnamon for a cocktail that celebrates the best of both seasons. This delicious peach-maple bourbon smash is the cocktail you need to transition into a new time of year.
Ingredients
6-8 fresh mint sprigs
½ fresh peach, cut into slices
½ lemon, cut into slices
1 ounce real maple syrup
2 ounces bourbon
Pinch of cinnamon
Ice
Ginger ale, for topping
Additional peach slices, for garnish, optional
Additional mint sprigs, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Â Add mint sprigs, fresh peach slices, lemon slices and maple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Muddle until the peaches and lemon break down.
- Add bourbon, cinnamon and a handful of ice to cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for about 15-30 seconds until the cocktail shaker turns frosty.
- Strain drink into ice-filled glasses. Top with a splash of ginger ale. If desired, garnish with additional peach slices and mint sprigs. Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 29
- Sodium: 7
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: peach maple bourbon smash, peach bourbon smash, maple bourbon smash, fall bourbon smash
I love this cocktail - I make it all the time at home, but the addition of fresh whole peach slices is beautiful and probably so good at the end of the drink! Will have to start doing that.
I hope you do! I think it's such a pretty touch.
Bourbon smash is one of my favorite drinks and I have never thought of adding peach! Yum! It looks so delicious and I can't wait to try it.
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Wow! This looks really tasty and refreshing! I never tried using Peach and Maple Syrup in Bourbon Smash before and I think this is really a great idea.
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Oooh well this sounds fabulous and it's so beautiful too!
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Thanks so much!
Umm...yes please!! I think you really nailed this recipe. Love the flavors used in this. It's perfect!
Thank you, Leslie! Glad you enjoyed.
This is the perfect drink to say goodbye to summer fruit! The fact that is has maple syrup and mint puts it high up on my make-now list. Thanks for sharing!
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You're so welcome! Hope you love it.
This is some good farewell to pretty much anything - fabulous drink that looks just incredible! Can't wait to make it to celebrate October this year - those colors are simply magical!
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Thank you! I do love those pretty colors. 😀
Now this is what I'm talking about! I could sip on these all fall long! Looks and sounds amazing!
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I hope you do! It's a good way to spend the fall if you ask me.
Addition of peach sounds like a brilliant idea to me! Totally trying this one out. PS you make the best cocktail drinks and I am an absolute fan of your clicks.
Aww, thanks so much, Neha!
I love the sound of this cocktail - bourbon and maple are perfect and peaches at this time of year, heavenly! And with that spatchcocked chicken you mentioned - totally wow!
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It all works so well together! 😀