Peach Basil Highball

5 from 1 vote

Cook down peaches with honey, then pair with bourbon, lemon juice, fresh basil, and sparkling water for the ultimate late summer drink.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cocktails, peaches, summer

Servings: servings

Calories: 180kcal

Ingredients

8 oz sparkling water
6 oz bourbon
5 oz lemon juice divided
2 small peaches, peeled and sliced 250 grams
3 tbsp honey 1.5 fl oz
1 bunch of fresh basil (2-3 stems with leaves) divided

Instructions

Add 2 small peaches, peeled and sliced, 3 tbsp honey, and 1 oz lemon juice to a small pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, add 1 basil stem, and lower heat to a simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Remove peaches from heat, remove basil stem, and blend the peaches with an immersion blender until smooth. Cool in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
Divide peach mash into 4 Collins glasses. Top with ice, 6 oz bourbon, remaining lemon juice, and 8 oz sparkling water. Garnish with more basil leaves and peach slices and serve with a straw.

Notes

If you want even more peach flavor, swap out 2 oz of the bourbon with 2 oz of peach schnapps. You can also muddle up some roughly chopped basil in the bottom of your glass for a more intense basil flavor.

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