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Peach Thyme Smash: The Herbaceous, Juicy Cocktail That Tastes Like Summer in a Glass

Peach Thyme Smash
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A rustic, herbaceous cocktail made with fresh ripe peaches, fragrant thyme, zesty lemon, and your choice of bourbon or gin. Muddled, shaken, and served over ice. Ready in 5 minutes and endlessly adaptable.

Ingredients

For One Cocktail:

  • 1/2 ripe peach (cut into 3-4 wedges)

  • 4-6 fresh thyme sprigs

  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup (or 1 teaspoon honey)

  • 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice

  • 2 ounces bourbon, gin, or vodka (bourbon recommended)

  • Ice

For Simple Syrup (Makes 1 cup):

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup water

For Garnish:

  • 1 thin peach slice

  • 1 fresh thyme sprig

  • Lemon wheel (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make simple syrup (if needed): Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Cool completely.

  2. Muddle: In a cocktail shaker, combine peach wedges, thyme sprigs, simple syrup (or honey), and lemon juice. Gently muddle 4-5 times until peach releases juice and thyme is bruised. Do not over-muddle.

  3. Add spirit: Pour in 2 ounces of bourbon.

  4. Shake: Fill shaker halfway with ice. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until very cold.

  5. Strain (optional): For a rustic smash, pour entire contents into a rocks glass. For a cleaner drink, strain through a fine-mesh sieve.

  6. Serve: Fill glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a peach slice and fresh thyme sprig. Add a lemon wheel if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use ripe peaches – underripe fruit lacks juice and flavor.

  • Fresh thyme only – dried thyme will not work.

  • Muddle gently – over-muddling releases bitter compounds from thyme stems and peach skins.

  • Bourbon is classic – but gin makes a brighter cocktail, vodka makes a neutral base.

  • Make it a spritz – top with 1-2 ounces of soda water after pouring.

  • Batch for a crowd – multiply ingredients and combine in a pitcher (add soda water per glass).

  • Non-alcoholic version – omit bourbon, top with sparkling water.

  • Storage – batch the liquid ingredients (without peach/thyme) for up to 1 week. Muddle fresh when serving.

Find it online: https://recipya.com/peach-thyme-smash-recipe-5-ingredient/

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