what you need
1oz brown sugar or peach simple syrup
*the peach simple syrup can be made as in the Burnt Peach Old Fashioned recipe. Otherwise, simple syrup is equal parts water and sugar (1 cup) simmered stovetop for ~20 minutes until the water reduces by half.
several chunks of fresh, ripe peach (or the leftover peach chunks from making the simple syrup)
3oz bourbon of choice
4 large mint leaves
Ginger Beer (I use Maine Root – it is pretty spicy)
how to make it
Gently muddle the peach chunks, simple syrup, and mint together in a cocktail shaker.
Add some ice and the bourbon, and shake well.
Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube and top with your desired amount of ginger beer.
Add a peach slice or a sprig of fresh mint for garnish.
