Kansas City Peach Bourbon Smash

Ingredients

• 4 oz bourbon
• 1 ripe peach, diced
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 8 mint leaves
• 2 dashes aromatic bitters
• Crushed ice
• Club soda, optional
• Peach slices and mint for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Divide peach, mint and simple syrup between two cocktail shakers or prepare together in one shaker.

2. 2

   Muddle gently until the peach releases its juice; avoid pulverizing the mint.

3. 3

   Add bourbon, lemon juice, bitters and ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds.

4. 4

   Double-strain over glasses packed with crushed ice, or leave a little peach pulp for a rustic drink.

5. 5

   Top with a splash of club soda if desired and garnish with peach slices and mint.