Recipes Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Whiskey Drinks Recipes The Deb (Peach-Basil Bourbon Smash) Cocktail Be the first to rate & review! 2 Photos A juicy way to wind down after a busy day, and a good way to use up ripe peaches. Made and named for my friend Deb on her birthday. The peach-basil syrup makes 2 1/2 cups, enough for 8 to 10 cocktails. It keeps in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. Submitted by Nicholio Updated on September 25, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 cocktail Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients Peach-Basil Syrup: 4 ripe unpeeled peaches, pitted and coarsely chopped 1 ½ cups white sugar 1 cup water 3 sprigs basil, tied together with string Cocktail: ice cubes, divided 1 ½ fluid ounces bourbon 3 dashes aromatic bitters (such as 18.21 Prohibition Aromatic Bitters) 2 fluid ounces lime-flavored sparkling water (such as La Croix®) 1 slice peach 1 leaf basil Directions Combine chopped peaches, sugar, water, and 3 sprigs basil in a small pot over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Cool syrup to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Discard basil sprigs. Pour syrup into a Mason jar, seal, and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 1 hour. Measure 3 fluid ounces of syrup and peaches into a cocktail shaker; muddle to break peaches up. Add 4 ice cubes, bourbon, and bitters; cover and shake vigorously until ice is mostly melted. Pour into a chilled 8-ounce glass; add remaining 4 ice cubes. Gently stir in sparkling water. Garnish with a peach slice and basil leaf. Editor's Note: Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of peach-basil syrup. The actual amount of syrup consumed will vary. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 1370 Calories 0g Fat 325g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Calories 1370 % Daily Value * Total Fat 0g 0% Sodium 42mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 325g 118% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 324g Protein 1g 1% Vitamin C 174mg 193% Calcium 94mg 7% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 192mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.