Cocktails
Peach Old Fashioned
Adding peaches to an Old Fashioned gives it a warm weather, summery spin. I was inspired to make a Peach
- Serves 11
- Prep 10 minutes
- Cook 15 minutes
- Total 25 minutes
It was so good and very strong, like any good Old Fashioned should be. It’s all about the flavor of the bourbon and bitters with just a little peach accent.
The Peach Old Fashioned from Lilly’s Bistro.
If you’re heading to Louisville, be sure to give Lilly’s Bistro a try. It was Louisville’s first farm to table restaurant and Executive Chef and Owner Kathy Cary has been nominated for numerous James Beard Awards. Plus, it’s located in Highlands, a really cool walkable neighborhood in Louisville with lots of interesting bars and shops.
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Type Of Bourbon To Use
Since an Old Fashioned is a simple cocktail it’s important to use quality bourbon. I used Four Roses Small Batch, but Buffalo Trace, Maker’s Mark, and Woodford Reserve are good choices too.
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More Bourbon Cocktails
- Bourbon Amaretto Cocktail
- Hot Buttered Bourbon
- Bourbon Ball Cocktail
- Kentucky Bourbon Lemonade
- Sweet Tea Mint Juleps
Originally posted October 13, 2017.
Recipe
Peach Old-Fashioned
This Old Fashioned has just a hint of peach flavor for a summery touch.
- Serves 11
- Prep 10 minutes
- Cook 15 minutes
- Total 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup diced peaches (peeled) (you can use fresh or frozen)
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1/2 to 1 ounce peach simple syrup (depending on how strong vs sweet you want the drink))
- 2 dashes bitters
Instructions
- 1
Bring sugar, water, and peaches to a boil in a small saucepan. Simmer for 15 minutes. Use a fork to press down on the peaches and extract their flavor. Let cool completely. Pour mixture through a fine-meshed sieve into a bowl or liquid measuring cup. Press down on peaches with a spoon to get as much liquid out as possible. Discard solids.
- 2
Combine the bourbon, 1/2 to 1 ounce of peach simple syrup, and the bitters in an old fashioned glass with ice and serve.
Equipment
- Small Saucepan
- Fine-Meshed Sieve
