Looking for a unique way to pair your bourbon? There’s just something about sweet, fruity peaches that accentuates the strong, spicy flavor of whiskey. Here’s the best way to drink them together: try this Peach Bourbon cocktail! It harnesses the powerful flavor of peach schnapps as a suitable match for the spicy finish of whiskey. Mix it up in a lowball glass, and with a few jingling ice cubes it’s ideal for summer sipping. Let’s get mixing!
What’s in this peach bourbon cocktail?
Peaches and bourbon are an ideal flavor match, but using juice from fresh peaches doesn’t quite hold up to the strength of the bourbon. Luckily we had peach schnapps on hand from making a Fuzzy Navel, and needed something to do with it. Mix it up with bourbon and a little juice, and pow! The intense peach flavor is offset with the vanilla and oaky notes of the bourbon. Here’s what you’ll need to mix up this drink:
Bourbon of any kindPeach schnappsOrange juice (or fresh ripe peach slices; see below)
More about peach schnapps
Peach schnapps wasn’t part of our liquor collection until we made the Fuzzy Navel. Turns out, it’s great for adding a strong peach flavor to drinks. Here’s more about what it is:
Peach schnapps is a type of schnapps made by adding peach flavoring to a clear grain spirit. It was introduced in 1984 by DeKuyper, and quickly became the top selling schnapps in America.What does peach schnapps taste like? The flavor is intensely fruity and peachy. A little goes a long way!What other drinks use peach schnapps? Try peach schnapps cocktails like a Fuzzy Navel, Georgia Peach, or Peach Martini. Or use it to add even more juicy flavor in peach cocktails like a Bellini or Peach Margarita.
Accessorize with orange juice (or ripe peaches!)
You only need 3 ingredients for this Peach Bourbon Cocktail! Once you’ve got your bourbon (of any kind) and peach schnapps, the other ingredient is…wait for it…orange juice! Yes, there’s no need to buy peach nectar, which is the main way to bring peach flavor into cocktails. A little orange juice brings that peach color without any orange flavor: and it’s much easier to find than peach nectar. A few notes:
Fresh squeezed orange juice is best. Or you can use store-bought juice: look for no sugar added orange juice.Got ripe peaches on hand? You can use those too. Happen to have ripe peaches on hand? That’s ok too! You can substitute them for the orange juice. Just use 5 or 6 slices of fresh peaches and muddle them in a cocktail shaker. Add the bourbon and peach schnapps, then strain into a glass.
How to make a peach bourbon cocktail: basic steps
This Peach Bourbon cocktail is one of our favorite types of cocktails: the kind you can build in the glass! It’s super simple: just add everything to a lowball glass. Here’s all you need to know:
More peach cocktails
There are lots of ways to enjoy peach flavor, if you’re a fan! (And we assume you are. ) Here are a few more tasty peach cocktails:
Try the tangy Peach Margarita, made with lime, tequila and frozen peachesGo for a Peach Martini with peach schnapps and vodkaOpt for the classic Bellini Cocktail with peach puree and bubblesNab a 1980’s Fuzzy Navel, the original peach schnapps drink
When to serve this peach bourbon cocktail
This peach bourbon cocktail is both sophisticated and laid back. It’s great for summer, but you can drink it anytime! Try it as a:
Happy hour drinkDinner party drinkLate night drinks drinkGuys or girls night drinkCocktail hour drink
5 from 1 review **If you prefer, you can use ripe fresh peach slices. Muddle 5 or 6 in a cocktail shaker, then add the bourbon and peach schnapps, shake and strain into a cocktail glass. (You can skip the orange juice in this case.)
