Bourbon Peach Old-Fashioned
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Updated Sep 08, 2025, Published Oct 30, 2020
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Bourbon Peach Old-Fashioned is the cocktail you didn’t know you needed—smooth bourbon meets juicy peaches for a fruity, Southern-inspired twist on a classic. Sweet, smoky, and a little bold, it’s the perfect drink to enjoy on a summer evening or a cozy winter night.
Instead of letting ripe peaches go to waste, turn them into a homemade peach-infused bourbon that elevates your cocktail game. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a cocktail that feels elegant yet easy, perfect for entertaining or simply treating yourself.
Table of Contents
- What is a Bourbon Peach Old-Fashioned?
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients & Substitutions
- A Note on Peach-Infused Bourbon
- How to Make Peach-Infused Bourbon
- How to Make a Bourbon Peach Old-Fashioned
- Bourbon Peach Old-Fashioned Expert Tips & Tricks
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Recipes
- Bourbon Peach Old-Fashioned Recipe
What is a Bourbon Peach Old-Fashioned?
A Bourbon Peach Old-Fashioned is a seasonal twist on the traditional Old-Fashioned cocktail. Instead of relying only on sugar and bitters, this recipe highlights the sweetness of ripe peaches, bringing summer fruit together with smoky bourbon for a drink that’s both refreshing and cozy.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Seasonal flavor – Fresh peaches infuse bourbon with fruity sweetness.
- Easy but impressive – Looks like a craft cocktail but takes minimal effort.
- Versatile – Use fresh or frozen peaches, and switch up your garnishes.
- Make-ahead friendly – Peach-infused bourbon keeps in the fridge for weeks.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here’s what you’ll need to make this cocktail. (The complete list of ingredients, quantities, and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.)
- Peaches – Fresh, ripe peaches work best, but frozen peaches are a great option too. They’ll impart natural sweetness and fruity flavor to the bourbon.
- Good-quality bourbon – Choose a smooth, rich bourbon for the best infusion.
- Brown sugar – Adds a deep sweetness and balances the citrus. Substitute white sugar, honey, or agave if needed.
- Orange juice – Freshly squeezed adds brightness and acidity.
- Lemon juice – Just a splash for extra tartness and balance.
- Peach slices – Garnish your drink for extra flavor and presentation.
- Ground cinnamon – A cozy finishing touch that pairs perfectly with peaches and bourbon.
A Note on Peach-Infused Bourbon
Homemade peach bourbon is simple but makes this drink extra special. You’ll steep peach slices in bourbon in a mason jar for 5–7 days, strain, and enjoy. The peaches lend fruity sweetness to bourbon’s naturally smoky warmth.
Pro Tip: Infusing spirits is easy! Try vodka, tequila, or rum with your favorite fruits, herbs, or spices.
How to Make Peach-Infused Bourbon
Step 1: Prep. Place peach slices in a large mason jar, then top with bourbon, leaving about ½ inch of space at the top.
Step 2: Wait. Seal and refrigerate. Let steep at least 3 days, ideally 7, before tasting.
Step 3: Strain & Store. Strain out peaches (eat them over ice cream if you like!) and store infused bourbon in the fridge, tightly covered.
How to Make a Bourbon Peach Old-Fashioned
Step 1: Combine & Shake. In a cocktail shaker, combine 4 ounces peach bourbon, 1 ounce fresh orange juice, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Add ice and shake vigorously until frothy and cold.
Step 2: Strain. Strain into 2 old-fashioned glasses with fresh ice.
Step 3: Garnish. Add a peach slice and sprinkle of cinnamon. Salud!
Shortcut Option: If you don’t want to wait for peach-infused bourbon, muddle 2–3 peach slices with the brown sugar and citrus juice in your glass before adding bourbon and ice. The flavor won’t be as bold, but it’s still refreshing.
Bourbon Peach Old-Fashioned Expert Tips & Tricks
- The riper the peach, the better. You’ll get more juice and flavor.
- Don’t over-muddle. Keep peaches juicy, not pulpy.
- Use a large ice cube. Keeps your drink cold without watering it down.
- Batch it for parties. Make peach syrup in advance and mix in a pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions
No worries—frozen peaches work beautifully! They’re picked and frozen at peak ripeness, so you’ll still get that juicy flavor.
The options are endless! Try marigold petals to make a Blood Orange Marigold Margarita, habanero-mango, cinnamon sticks, or even gummy candy for something fun and unexpected.
For a true Old-Fashioned, yes. But you can swap in other American whiskeys. Just skip Scotch—the smoky notes don’t pair well with peaches. Check out this post on fruit infused tequilas and the ways to use them!
Plain white sugar, agave nectar, or honey all work as substitutes.
Yes! Use a mason jar with a lid, then strain through a sieve to catch the ice.
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Bourbon Peach Old-Fashioned
Ingredients
- 4 ounces peach infused bourbon
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 ounce orange juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Garnish with peach slices
- ground cinnamon
Peach Infused Bourbon
- 2 peaches, sliced
- good quality bourbon
Instructions
- Combine peach infused bourbon, brown sugar, orange and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Strain into old fashioned glass with ice. Garnish with a peach slice and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Peach Infused Bourbon
- Fill a mason jar with sliced peaches.
- Pour bourbon into the jar, covering the peaches and filling to leave a half-inch head space at the top.
- Screw lids on tightly, and store in the fridge for up to a week.
- When ready, strain the peaches out and use bourbon as desired. Store remaining bourbon in the fridge.
Notes
- No fresh peaches? Frozen peaches work perfectly. They’re picked at peak ripeness and flash frozen, so you’ll still get all that juicy flavor.
- No cocktail shaker? Use a mason jar! Just make sure to strain out the ice before serving.
- Infusion tip: This peach-infused bourbon method works with almost any flavor—try cinnamon sticks, citrus, or even spicy peppers for a fun twist.
- Quick option: No time to infuse bourbon? Muddle fresh peach slices with the sugar and citrus for an easy shortcut.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Photography by Jenna Sparks
How about peach crown royal?
How about it? I’ll drink to that! Let me know what its like 😉
May not be a true Old Fashion but it sounds delicious.
Good to have an option when it’s way past time for fresh peaches. I suggest posting this in the summer when fresh is available to most parts of the country and suggesting we make it in prep for winter and holiday gifts. Thanks, looks good.