The Smokin’ Peach Old Fashioned

Smokin’ Peach

Course: AnyCuisine: AnyDifficulty: Easy
Servings

1

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Total time

10

minutes

On the same trip to Long Island where we discovered the Chocolate Chili Old Fashioned, we had an awesome cocktail called a Smokin’ Peach at a nice little Italian joint called Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, in Garden City, NY.

Being from Georgia and all, we found it amusing that a New York establishment would have a peach cocktail, but no matter. This thing is incredible, and the smoke adds an extra dimension. As usual, this is my take – I asked them for the specific quantities, but they ain’t talkin’.

If you don’t have a smoking kit, it’s fine – the cocktail stands on its own; the smoke just adds, well, what smoking a cocktail adds.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Bulleit Bourbon

  • 1 oz Goya peach nectar

  • 1/2 oz mint simple syrup

  • 1 dash lemon juice

  • 1-2 dashes Fee Brothers Peach Bitters

  • 1 slice dried peach for garnish

Directions

  • Add crushed ice to a mixing cup with strainer
  • Add bourbon, peach nectar, simple syrup, lemon juice, and peach bitters
  • Cap and shake, then strain into a rocks glass or other cocktail glass.
  • Smoke with maple or cherry wood, then garnish with a dried peach slice.

Notes

  • I like Bulleit for mixing, but you do you.Goya peach nectar is what’s available around here; your mileage may vary. But generally speaking, if you can get this one, it’s perfect for the job.
  • I use Goya Peach Nectar, because that’s what’s available locally. If you can get it, it’s perfect for the job. Do NOT use peach puree – you’ll be highly disappointed.
  • If you don’t have fresh lemons lying around for the juice, the bottled kind is fine.
  • I really like the Fee Brothers bitters, but any peach bitters brand will do. Orange bitters can be substituted in a pinch.
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Hi! I’m Bob!

If it’s got bourbon in it, I’m drinking it. And if it’s really good, I’m gonna figure out how to make it, and share it with you. Because I’m good like that.

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