Bourbon Peach Old-Fashioned
This delicious riff on a classic cocktail is made with homemade peach infused bourbon. Youโll be immediately transported to the South with this delicious Peach Old Fashioned recipe!

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With winter fast approaching, I, for one, am trying to soak up all the best flavors of summer. Use the last of your peach bounty to infuse some bourbon with summerโs best flavors and enjoy these stiff cocktails all winter long.
Ingredients & Substitutionsย
- Peaches: Fresh, ripe peaches are sliced and added to the bourbon to create an infusion. Feel free to use frozen peaches. The peaches will impart their natural sweetness and flavor to the bourbon over time.
- Good-Quality Bourbon: Use a quality bourbon for the best flavor in the infusion, as cheaper bourbons may have harsher notes. The smoother and richer the bourbon, the better the final drink will taste.
- Brown Sugar: This adds a hint of sweetness and depth, balancing out the tartness of the citrus and enhancing the bourbonโs flavors.
- Orange Juice: Freshly squeezed or high-quality orange juice adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the drink. This pairs well with both the peach and bourbon, adding a touch of acidity.
- Lemon juice: Just a small amount of lemon juice adds a hint of tartness, enhancing the fruit flavors and adding balance to the sweetness.
- Peach Slices: If fresh peaches are in season, slice add as a garnish to the drink. They enhance the peach flavor and make the presentation even more appealing.
- Ground Cinnamon: A sprinkle of cinnamon provides a warm, spiced aroma and flavor that complements the bourbon and peaches beautifully, making the drink feel cozy and rich.
How to Make Peach Old Fashioned
Peach-Infused Bourbon
This is bourbon that has been infused with the flavor of fresh peaches. The peach infusion brings a sweet, fruity twist to the bourbonโs naturally warm, smoky flavor. Youโll need to prepare this infusion ahead of time.
Infusing your own spirits at home is one of the best ways to whip up an impressive cocktail in no time. Whether youโre working with vodka, whiskey, tequila, or rum, the approach is the same. You basically steep whatever flavor infusing ingredient in your spirit in a mason jar for 5 to 7 days, then strain it, and enjoy!
So, to make the peach infused whiskey, youโll need a large mason jar, some fresh sliced peaches and a good quality bourbon. Simply place the peach slices in the mason jar then top off with whiskey, leaving about a half inch of space at the top. The more peaches you use, the more peach flavor youโll get.
Screw on the mason jar lid and place it in the fridge. Now comes the hard part. Leave it alone for at least 3 days before tasting it. I highly recommend giving it a full week to steep, but I also get that sometimes you just need a stiff one.
When the bourbon has enough peachy flavor for your liking, strain out the peaches and discard them. Or eat them over vanilla ice cream. Iโm not judging. Store infused spirits tightly covered in the fridge.
Peach Old Fashioned
Ok, now comes the fun part. Youโve done the work of patiently waiting for your homemade peach infused bourbon. Now you get to imbibe the result of your valiant efforts!
Step 1: Combine & Shake. Combine 4 ounces of your peach bourbon with one ounce of fresh orange juice and a teaspoon each of brown sugar and fresh lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Add a hefty scoop of ice, place the lid on it and shake it vigorously for a couple of minutes. It should be frothy and ice cold, and the sugar should be dissolved.
Step 2: Strain. Strain the cocktail into two old fashioned glasses (or just one if itโs been one of those weeks) with fresh ice, then garnish with a peach slice and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Salud!
Frequently Asked Questions
Fresh, ripe peaches are one of natureโs finest gifts to humanity, but their season is fleeting. If you donโt have any good quality peaches at your disposal, look to the frozen section of the grocery store! Frozen fruits are picked at optimal freshness and flash frozen, preserving all of their delicious flavor for when youโre ready to use it.
You know, Iโve been asking myself the same question. I think the right answer is anything that tastes good! With marigolds in season, try marigold petals to make aย Blood Orange Marigold Margarita. Want some spicy bourbon? Maybe try a habanero-mango infusion.
Want something a little more wintry? Try steeping a cinnamon stick in it.
Wondering what to do with your leftover Halloween candy? Gummy candies (think bears, worms, or gum drops), atomic fireballs and licorice ropes would all make fine additions to spirits.
Honestly, your imagination is the limit. So, go on and get (something delicious) in the spirit!
While this recipe calls for peach infused bourbon (doesnโt that just sound decadent?), Iโve made all kinds of tasty beverages using this method. Check out this post on fruit infused tequilas and the ways to use them! If you want this to be a true old fashioned, I do recommend that you use bourbon. However, if you have a bottle of any other kind of American whiskey on hand, itโll do just fine. I donโt recommend using Scotch, however, as the peaty and smoky overtones will not pair as well with the sweet peach flavor.
While brown sugar and bourbon are on quite friendly terms, you can also substitute plain white sugar, agave, or honey instead.
If you donโt have a cocktail shaker, you can substitute with a mason jar if you need to. Just be sure to have a sieve on hand to catch the ice after you shake it.
Need more cocktail inspiration? Check out these other yummy happy hour recipes:
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 cinnamonย
Peach Infused Bourbon
- 2 peaches, sliced
- good quality bourbonย
Instructions
- Combine peach infused bourbon, brown sugar, orange and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker with ice.ย
- 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.ย
- When ready, strain the peaches out and use bourbon as desired. Store remaining bourbon in the fridge.
Notes
- Fresh peaches aren’t in season? Use flash frozen peaches from your grocery frozen aisle instead.
- No cocktail shaker? You can use a mason jar to do the shaking part, just be sure to have a strainer to catch the ice when you’re done.
- The infused bourbon recipe can be followed for any flavor infusion you’d like!
Photography by Jenna Sparks
2 Comments on “Bourbon Peach Old-Fashioned”
May not be a true Old Fashion but it sounds delicious.ย
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.