Description
A refreshing and easy 3-ingredient cocktail combining bourbon, peach preserves, and sparkling water for a bubbly, smooth, and slightly sweet drink perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1 tablespoon peach preserves
- 4 ounces sparkling water
- ½ ounce fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh peach slices or mint leaves (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Fill your glass with ice to chill it while you mix the cocktail.
- In a mason jar or shaker, scoop in the tablespoon of peach preserves and muddle gently to release the flavor.
- Add 2 ounces of bourbon and ½ ounce of fresh lemon juice if using. Shake well for about 10 seconds.
- Discard the ice from your glass and fill it with fresh ice cubes.
- Strain the bourbon-peach mixture into the glass and top with 4 ounces of sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a fresh peach slice or a sprig of mint and serve.
Notes
Use quality bourbon for best flavor. Muddle peach preserves gently to release oils and fruit bits. Use fresh sparkling water for crisp bubbles. Adjust sweetness by varying peach preserves amount. Chill glass before serving for a cooler drink. Can be made in a pitcher for multiple servings, adding sparkling water last to keep fizz.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail glass
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Carbohydrates: 10
Keywords: cocktail, bourbon, peach preserves, sparkling water, easy cocktail, weeknight drink, peach bourbon smash