A Peach Old Fashioned is an elevated twist on a classic cocktail. Fresh peaches, muddled together with classic old fashioned ingredients, pairs perfectly with mouth-warming, smooth bourbon.
Classic cocktail with a fresh peach twist!
Tired of the same old fashioned recipe? Add a fresh, summery twist with this peach infused cocktail!
Since this drink is built around simplicity, be sure to use quality ingredients. Bourbon makes up the bulk of the drink, so be sure to use something smooth and palatable, such as Maker’s Mark, Evan Williams, or Woodford Reserve.
Traditionally a dash of Angostura Bitters flavors old fashioneds. For this peach recipe, try a blood orange bitters, such as Stirrings. The punch of citrus really makes a difference in flavor!
how to make a peach old fashioned
First, place a sugar cube, peach slice, cherry, orange rind, and bitters in a small rocks glass. Use a muddler to crush the fruit and release the orange flavor from the rind.
Add the bourbon, ice, and an optional splash of water or soda water. For the ice, large cubes work best as to not dilute the drink. Give a brief stir and enjoy!
Traditionally an old fashioned cocktail is made with bourbon, which has a little sweeter, smoother flavor. However, it’s completely up to you! A peach old fashioned is a very alcohol-forward drink, so if you prefer the taste of whiskey, go for it!
Besides the bourbon, the other essential ingredient in this classic cocktail is bitters. I like Stirrings Blood Orange Bitters to bring out more citrus, but any will do.
Bitters is an aromatic alcohol, so it adds a botanical essence to the cocktail. Since you are only adding a few dashes, the added alcohol is negligible, but with an added flavor.
Fresh peaches are preferred since canned are preserved in sugary syrup. If you only have canned peaches, or they are out of season, omit the sugar from the recipe.
If your peaches are underripe, or lack in optimal flavor, you have options to still extract a fruity flavor. One way is to make peach infused bourbon, but you will have to plan ahead 4 weeks ahead of time.
For a quicker method, lay peach slices on a baking sheet and roast or broil until the peaches soften and start to char slightly. Alternatively, try grilling the peaches instead, which adds a nice smokiness to the drink!
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Peach Old Fashioned
Ingredients
- 1 peach sliced
- 1 orange rind slice
- 1 maraschino cherry
- 1 sugar cube or splash simple syrup
- 2-3 dashes orange bitters, I used Stirrings Blood Orange Bitters
- 2 ounces bourbon
- splash soda or water, optional
Instructions
- Place one peach slice in rocks glass with the orange rind slice, cherry, sugar cube, and bitters. Muddle together.
- Pour in the bourbon, optional splash of soda or water, top with ice, and give a quick stir. Garnish glass with additional peach slice.
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Recipe Notes
Adding More Peach Flavor:
If your peaches are underripe, or lack in optimal flavor, you have options to still extract a fruity flavor. One way is to make peach infused bourbon, but you will have to plan ahead 4 weeks ahead of time.For a quicker method, lay peach slices on a baking sheet and roast or broil until the peaches soften and start to char slightly. Alternatively, try grilling the peaches instead, which adds a nice smokiness to the drink!
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