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Spirited: Bourbon Peach Press

Source of Recipe


Taste of the South (April-May 2011)



List of Ingredients



• 2 ripe peaches, pitted and cut into quarters
  
• 3 slices lemon
  
• 2 sprigs fresh mint
  
• Ice
  
• 2 cups bourbon
  
• 1 cup club soda
  
• 1 cup ginger ale
  
• Garnish: fresh mint; sliced peaches
  






Instructions



1. In a large glass pitcher, combine peaches, lemon, and mint. Press together with a wooden spoon or muddler until peaches are mashed and mint is bruised.
   
   
2. Fill pitcher halfway with ice; add bourbon. Stir until chilled.
   
   
3. Just before serving, add soda and ginger ale. Garnish with fresh mint and sliced peaches, if desired. Serve immediately.
   
   Makes 6 to 8 servings.