Burnt Peach Old Fashioned
Tired of the simple Old Fashioned, don’t have the blow torch to make a Smoked Old Fashioned, but not quite yet ready for a Bourbon and Blood? Let’s add some summer peaches… The burnt peach Old Fashioned is the perfect Summer/Fall segue. You can use your grill… or not. And it pairs perfectly with summer Mains like Summer Sausage Orzo. This is by far my favorite Old Fashioned.
what you need
1/2 oz peach simple syrup
2 oz bourbon of choice
1 orange slice
2 small chunks of cooked peach (or really ripe fresh peach)
2 dashes cardamom bitters
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 large ice cube
For the peach simple syrup:
1 whole peach, cut into 1″ chunks
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
how to make it
First make the peach simple syrup. Combine the water, sugar, and chunked peach in a pot with a dash of cinnamon and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until the liquid reduces a bit, turns darker brown, and viscosity increases slightly. Using a slotted spoon, remove the peach chunks and set aside for use in your cocktail. Remove the syrup from heat, allow to cool, place in glass jar, and store in the fridge for up to several weeks.
Now, make your cocktail. Combine the bitters, orange slice, peach chunks, and peach simple syrup in a cocktail mix. Muddle. Add the bourbon and crushed ice. Stir until chilled. Strain into a glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with fresh peach slices and a cocktail cherry.
If you really want to get fancy, you have two options: 1) Smoke this thing, or 2) garnish it with grilled peaches (whoa. flavor).
