Meet your new go-to day drink: the peach bourbon sour. It’s light, frothy, and perfectly balanced—made with ripe peaches, smooth bourbon, and just the right touch of lemon. A delicious fresh peach cocktail you’ll be sipping all summer long!

A coupe glass filled with a frothy peach cocktail, garnished with a peach slice, sits on a slate serving board with additional peach slices and a whole peach nearby.

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Bourbon might not be the first thing you think of for a refreshing summer cocktail, but trust me, add ripe peaches and a splash of lemon juice, and everything changes.

Just like my strawberry whiskey smash or aperol sour, this one’s perfect for slow afternoons, summer gatherings, or anytime you’re craving something fruity, fun, and easy to sip.

📖Why My Recipe Works

Real Peach Flavor- We’re keeping it real with fresh peaches, no artificial-tasting peach schnapps here!
No Boiling- I have an easier method to peel the peaches without boiling, thank me later.
Homemade Demerara- A lot better than basic simple syrup. It adds a deep, molasses-like flavor without overpowering the peaches and bourbon.

🧾Ingredient Notes

Peach- Use fresh ripe peaches whenever possible. Frozen, thawed peaches and peach puree both work well when peaches aren't in season.
Bourbon- Use a smooth bourbon whiskey with notes of vanilla, caramel, and light oak. These flavors complement the peaches beautifully!
Lemon- Don't skip, use freshly squeezed lemon!
Demerara Syrup- I recommend using my recipe for demerara syrup. You can also substitute it with simple syrup in a pinch.
Egg White- Optional, but gives the drink a classic frothy texture. Make sure to use pasteurized eggs to be on the safe side.

A decanter of bourbon, a lemon, fresh peaches, a bowl of demerara sugar, and an egg are arranged on a light countertop. Each item is labeled with text.

⏲️How to Make Peach Bourbon Sour

A peach with crosswise cuts on one side next to a knife on a cutting board; sliced plum pieces and removed skin on another board beside a knife.

Cut the peach into 8 sections, twist to remove the pit, and gently peel each slice.

A hand blender and a plastic container with light orange blended mixture are on a white surface.

Blend until completely smooth with no chunks. For an extra refined texture, strain the mixture before shaking. Then dry shake (without ice) to emulsify the egg white and create that signature frothy top.

A hand garnishes a frothy peach-colored cocktail in a coupe glass with a fresh peach slice; more peach slices are on the slate serving board.

👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Tip

The best time to taste and adjust the mixture is before you transfer it to a cocktail shaker. If it's too sweet for your taste, add a little more lemon juice, if it's too tart, add more syrup.

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