Peachy Basil Bourbon Refresher

A delightful concoction of bourbon, triple sec, and a homemade peach basil shrub, this Peachy Basil Bourbon Refresher offers a refreshing and well-balanced blend of peach sweetness and herbal notes. The peach shrub, made from fresh peaches, basil simple syrup, and apple cider vinegar, adds a tangy and fruity dimension to this cocktail, making it a perfect choice for a summer evening or a casual get-together with friends.

Peachy Basil Bourbon Refresher

A delightful bourbon cocktail with a homemade peach basil shrub for a refreshing and balanced flavor.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.50 ounces bourbon
  • 0.50 ounce triple sec
  • 3.50 ounces Peach Basil shrub
  • 6 cups fresh peaches, pitted and diced
  • 1 cup basil simple syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Apple cider vinegar to cover the peaches

Instructions

  1. To make the Peach Basil shrub, combine the diced peaches, basil simple syrup, and sugar in a container, then pour enough apple cider vinegar to cover the peaches.
  2. Let the mixture sit for 2-3 days, or up to 5 days for optimal flavor infusion. Strain out the peaches and run the liquid through a fine mesh strainer if needed. Store the shrub in the fridge if desired.
  3. To prepare the cocktail, combine the peach shrub, bourbon, and triple sec in a glass, then stir with ice and serve.