Brown Butter Peach Bourbon Smash: A Smoky Summer Cocktail

Take your summer sipping to a whole new level with the Brown Butter Peach Bourbon Smash. Bursting with fresh peaches, brown butter-infused bourbon, and a hint of smoky oak, this cocktail is a delightful balance of sweet, tart, and smoky flavors—perfect for backyard gatherings, home bars, or weekend lounging.

Why You’ll Love This Cocktail

• Fruity & Buttery: Fresh peaches combined with brown butter-infused bourbon create a rich, layered flavor profile.
• Smoky Aroma: Using a cocktail smoker with whiskey oak wood chips elevates the drink with a subtle smoky essence.
• Refreshing & Balanced: Lemon juice adds a crisp tang to balance the sweetness of peaches and syrup.
• Beautiful Presentation: Garnished with fresh thyme and a peach slice, it’s as photogenic as it is tasty.

Ingredients

• 2 oz bourbon (brown butter-infused)
• ½ oz simple syrup
• 2–3 fresh sliced peaches (muddled)
• ¼ oz lemon juice
• Fresh thyme and peach slice for garnish
• Ice
• Whiskey oak wood chips for smoking
  

Instructions

1. Mix & Muddle: In a mixing tin, combine bourbon, simple syrup, peaches, and lemon juice. Gently muddle the peaches to release their juice.
2. Shake: Add ice and shake for 15 seconds, or until well-chilled and properly diluted.
3. Strain: Strain into a rocks or highball glass over fresh ice.
4. Smoke: Use a cocktail smoker with whiskey oak wood chips to infuse the drink with a smoky aroma.

Pro Tips for Your Brown Butter Peach Bourbon Smash

• Brown Butter Bourbon: Brown butter infusion adds a nutty, rich undertone to bourbon. Make sure to cool it before mixing.
• Muddling Peaches: Gently muddle to avoid bitterness from the peach pits or skins.
• Smoking: Briefly smoke the cocktail for 10–15 seconds to enhance aroma without overpowering the fruitiness.

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