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Gingered Peach Bourbon Thyme Smash | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

Gingered. Peach. Bourbon. Thyme. Smash.

I mean, I mean?! Come on, how good does that sound? It feels so southern, right? Loving it!

Speaking of feeling southern, guys, I’m in a southern kind of mood. I think it’s the time of year, I am loving all of these beautiful peaches, tomatoes, and corn that seem to be surrounding me. These special fruits and veggies in particular always make me think of southern delicacies (hello to this sandwich, this salad, and these shortcakes)…I’m certainly not complaining though!

OKAY! First, happy Saturday to everyone. Glad to be back today for another fun cocktail Saturday post. I’ve had this drink in my back pocket for quite a while now, so I’m pretty excited to be sharing it with you guys today. This feels like late summer in a cocktail glass. The peaches are the perfect ripeness during these mid August days and I’m trying my hardest to incorporate peaches into pretty much everything…ok I don’t really need to try very hard, using peaches in everything is a pretty easy task for me.

Gingered Peach Bourbon Thyme Smash | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

Gingered Peach Bourbon Thyme Smash | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

Anyway, this fun peachy bourbon drink is my new obsession. I’ve been making them weekly on Friday nights for friends and family and everyone loves them. Like LOVES them.

These drinks are slightly sweet, hinted just lightly with thyme, and kicked up with a little ginger and fizz action from my favorite drink topper, ginger beer.

The best part? These drinks could not be easier or quicker to make…it’s maybe even a little scary how fast they can be made…

–> muddle fresh peaches with some thyme, honey, and lemon juice.

–> add a splash…(or two) of bourbon.

–> fill your glass with ice and then add that muddled peachy goodness.

–> top with ginger beer.

Drink up!

You see? dangerous!

Hope you’re all having a great Saturday! See you back here tomorrow for a Nine Favorite Things post.

Until then…

Gingered Peach Bourbon Thyme Smash | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

Gingered Peach Bourbon Thyme Smash

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Calories Per Serving: 444 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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Instructions

  • 1. Heat a grill or grill pan to high and grill the peach slices for 2-3 minutes per side.
    2. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, add the peach slices, thyme, lemon juice and honey, using a muddler, muddle all of the ingredients together, squishing everything to release the juices. Add the bourbon and shake to combine.
    3. Add ice to a glass and pour the drink over the ice (strain if desired). Top the glass with a little more ice and then pour the ginger beer over, gently stirring to combine. Garnish with peaches and thyme. DRINK! ?
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  1. 5 stars
    Made this drink over the weekend and it was a hit! It’s the perfect blend of all the flavors- peaches, ginger, lemon & thyme. I used Black Feather bourbon whiskey and it was so good!

  2. OK…as mentioned in previous post, on staycation and this cocktail was on bucket list to do up a fun mixology action for cocktail hour and some nibbles ahead of the dinner hour. Given I got peaches for the chicken/peach dinner, I got some for this cocktail…
    Fun one…did put in all the peach muddle into the drink to really get the peachness.
    Neat combo…and thyme is such a great fresh herb..keep up the good work in showcasing the fresh herbs – so easy to grow and have right available.
    (as is fresh sage…so underrated…great great great fresh herb- use it alot.)

    Thanks mucho for this fun cocktail!

    1. Yes they are! Thank you so much for pointing that out. Recipe has been fixed! 🙂 Hope you love the drink!

  3. Whenever I notice fresh thyme gently added to any food or drink, I’m into it; one of the best herbs, ever ! Thank you !