Ingredients

  • 2 ozpeach brandy
  • ¾ ozfresh lemon juice
  • ½ ozsimple syrup
  • 6 leavesfresh mint
  • 🍋Peach slice and mint sprig(garnish)

🔧 Tools

cocktail shakermuddlerjiggerstrainerfine strainer

Instructions

  1. Gently muddle mint leaves with simple syrup in a shaker.
  2. Add peach brandy, lemon juice, and ice.
  3. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
  4. Double strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
  5. Garnish with a peach slice and a fresh mint sprig.

📜 History

The smash family of cocktails dates to the 1860s, described by Jerry Thomas as "simply juleps on a small plan." While whiskey smashes dominate modern menus, peach brandy smashes honor the Southern tradition of peach spirits. Georgia and South Carolina have produced peach brandy since colonial times, and muddling this spirit with fresh lemon and mint creates layers of stone fruit flavor. This drink hits its stride in late summer when peaches peak.

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