Description
The Peach Thyme Smash is a refreshing, fruity cocktail that blends sweet peaches, herbal thyme, and bold bourbon with a splash of ginger beer. Perfect for summer evenings or as a signature drink for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup fresh peach slices
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1–2 tablespoons peach jam or preserves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 ounces bourbon
- Ginger beer, for topping
- Fresh basil, for serving
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the peach slices and thyme sprigs together to release their flavors.
- Add the peach jam, lemon juice, and bourbon to the shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake well until chilled.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with ginger beer and gently stir.
- Garnish with fresh basil and an extra peach slice if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the peach jam to your sweetness preference.
- For a lighter version, reduce the bourbon to 1 ounce.
- You can swap ginger beer for club soda if you prefer less sweetness.
- Chill the glass before serving for an extra refreshing cocktail.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach thyme smash, bourbon cocktail, summer drink, peach cocktail, ginger beer cocktail