Peach Bourbon Slush
Celebrate summertime with a refreshing Peach Bourbon Slush. This boozy peach cocktail, made with simple seasonal ingredients, makes for a perfect entertaining drink because the recipe can be easily doubled or tripled. Makes 4 drinks.
Love a summery, fruit-based drink? Make sure to mix up a Peach Moscow Mule, Blackberry Ginger White Wine Slush and a Strawberry Margarita this summer!
It’s peach season! This is one of my favorite times during the year, even though it’s close to the temperature of the sun outside.
The high temps have been in the 100’s for the last two weeks or so… but when I was watching the news yesterday, I learned that the highs are only in the upper 90’s for the coming week.
And do you know what I said? “Oh, that’s not too bad.”
Because that’s how life goes here in Texas in August: You accept the heat, even though it’s brutal, and you want to hide indoors until autumn arrives. Which won’t be until October. Probably.
But you accept the heat, too, because it’s PEACH SEASON! And fresh peaches make everything better.
Why I love this recipe:
We have my husband to thank for this summer cocktail.
When I was discussing what to do with the last of the peaches from our recently purchased batch, he suggested making a bourbon cocktail.
The natural sweetness of the ripe peaches sings when paired with the bourbon, but the alcohol doesn’t overpower the fruit.
And the slush? Well, bravo to Winston because it is a perfect cocktail to enjoy on a scorching summer’s day.
More peach recipes we adore: Dairy Free Peach Cobbler / Blackberry Peach Hand Pies / Individual Ginger Peach Punch / Peach Julep Popsicles / Balsamic Peach Compote / Grilled Peach Bruschetta / Homemade Peach Compote / Peach Margarita
Looking for another bourbon cocktail? Check out my Bourbon Recipe Index for inspiration!
What tools do I need to make this recipe?
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- High-powered blender or food processor to blend up the drink
- Saucepan to make the simple syrup
- Highball Glasses to serve the drink in
- Fun paper straws to drink out of… because why not?
Let’s talk ingredients!
In addition to the tools above, you’re going to need some ingredients to make this recipe, too! Chances are, you might already have some of them in your fridge or pantry. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full measurements and instructions.
In addition to these tools, you’ll also need some ingredients, too:
- Water and granulated sugar — these serve as the base of our homemade simple syrup with peach
- Peaches — if it’s peach season, try to use fresh, juicy peaches! If it’s not peach season, use 1 cup of frozen peaches.
- Ice cubes — these get us the optimal texture for the slush!
- Bourbon — I address this below in more depth, but add a bourbon that you enjoy drinking! You can also up the peach flavor by using a peach whiskey or bourbon, like Crown Royal Peach Whisky or Jim Beam Peach.
How to make Peach Simple Syrup
First and foremost, we’re going to make the peach simple syrup. This is the base of our slush drink, so it’s well worth the trouble—promise! (I have a whole post about How to Make Simple Syrup, but I’m going into detail here about how we add the peach flavoring.)
Combine the water, sugar and peaches in a small saucepan and bring ’em to a boil. When it begins bubbling a lot, lower the heat, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and steep for 15 minutes before refrigerating.
You can use frozen peaches in the simple syrup if you don’t have fresh ones. And if you’re using fresh ones, don’t worry about peeling them since our drink will be blended.
How to Make a Peach Bourbon Slush
Next, we’ll make this peach bourbon slush!
In the blender, pour in the peach simple syrup (with those gorgeous peach slices) along with the bourbon and ice cubes.
Blend until smooth, and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh peach slices and a sprig of fresh mint or basil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Well, there isn’t much of a difference! Typically, smoothies include some form of dairy (yogurt, milk, etc.) or could also be dairy free, but with a product like almond, cashew or coconut milk that adds a creamy element.
Slushes tend to involve liquids, which is why adding booze is totally acceptable!
Absolutely! Instead of the two fresh peaches, substitute 1-1.5 cups of frozen sliced peaches. They’ll work beautifully in the simple syrup and blend beautifully into this drink!
I haven’t tried it without the booze, but I bet it would be delicious! Who doesn’t love peachy goodness that’s frozen?
To do this, simply leave out the alcohol and mix the other ingredients as listed in the slush drink recipe.
Please, for the love of everything good and right in this world, use a decent-tasting bourbon. It doesn’t have to be anything exceedingly fancy, but you want it to taste good because you actually taste the bourbon in this peach cocktail.
If you want to amp up the peach flavor, use a peach whiskey or bourbon, like Crown Royal Peach Whisky or Jim Beam Peach.
Unfortunately, this is a cocktail we don’t want to make in advance because it’s going to begin melting immediately, which will water down the drink. Wait to blend these up until you (and your guests) are ready to enjoy it!
Want more refreshing cocktail recipes for the summe?
My husband and I are obsessed with this Cherry Bourbon Slush. These Cheerwine Bourbon Slushies are a fun twist, too.
If you love fresh berries, be sure to try Blackberry Ginger White Wine Slush and Blackberry Gin Slush.
Frose lover? We’re super into Peach Frose and Watermelon Frose throughout the hot summer months.
Just want to know how to mix this cocktail? Scroll on down for the recipe…
Here’s how we made the Bourbon Peach Slush:
Bourbon Peach Slush
Ingredients
Peach Simple Syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 peaches sliced
Bourbon Slush
- Peach Simple Syrup recipe above
- 2 cups ice cubes
- ½ cup bourbon
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Instructions
- Combine the water, sugar and peaches to make the simple syrup in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, and steep for 15 minutes, then refrigerate until use.
- Pour the peach simple syrup (with the peach slices, too!), the bourbon and ice cubes into the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy with a slice or two of fresh peach on the side!
Notes
Nutrition
The photos and recipe for this Peach Bourbon Slush cocktail recipe were originally published on August 14, 2015. The text of this blog post was updated on July 8, 2020.
About the Author:
Erin Parker is a Southern gal living in Texas with her husband and two daughters. She started The Speckled Palate to share what she was cooking as a newlywed… and over the years, it’s evolved to capture her love for hosting. Specifically, the EASIEST, lowest key entertaining because everyone deserves to see their people and connect over good food. Learn more about her…
Girl you are speaking my love language!! Mmmmm.
This is totally my love language, too, Lacey! Enjoy!
Ummm YES! I have been loving peaches lately, so this sounds amazing. I’ve been adding bourbon to so many recipes, too. Yum yum!
Thanks, Jenna! So happy you’re loving peaches, too, and that you’re a bourbon fan, as well! Enjoy!
Yum! I added a bit of lemon juice to balance out some of the sweetness since my peaches were super sweet. Thanks for the recipe!
Oh, that’s a brilliant idea, Kerri! I’m so happy that you enjoyed this recipe and got to enjoy some fresh peaches before they are out-of-season!
Girl you are speaking my love language!! Mmmmm.
Yum! I added a bit of lemon juice to balance out some of the sweetness since my peaches were super sweet. Thanks for the recipe!
It’s winter and I did not have fresh or frozen peaches. Used a can of peaches with syrup (15oz) and blended all in blender it was wonderful. Used peach bourbon from crown royal. It sneaks up on you drink slowly. Delicious.
Oh, Texas Nana… you are BRILLIANT! So thrilled that the can of peaches and their syrup blended with a PEACH bourbon was delicious! I wish I had one of these now… Cheers!
I have frozen peaches, simple syrup and peach Beam, would this be a doable recipe? Have family coming over next weekend and want to try something new
Hi Sandi! YES! You can use the frozen peaches in place of the ice and a regular simple syrup, as well as the Peach Beam. I think that would be utterly delicious. Enjoy!