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Made with Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon
Smoking Gun
Smoky peach, bright citrus, and honey come together in this refreshing bourbon highball. Topped with sparkling water and finished with rosemary, this cocktail highlights the smooth sweetness of Garrison Brothers HoneyDew Bourbon with a light, smoky finish.
Time
5 min
Method
Built
Glass
Highball
Bourbon
HoneyDew
Flavor: Smoked peach · Honey · Rosemary
Season: Summer
Make the Smoking Gun
Ingredients
Makes 1 cocktail
1½ ozGarrison Brothers HoneyDew Bourbon 2 ozSmoked peach juice (below) TopRambler sparkling water GarnishFresh rosemary Juice4 fresh peaches, 2 oz lemon juice, 2 oz honey
Instructions
1Make the smoked peach juice: halve and pit the peaches and smoke them at 250°F for 40 minutes. 2Blend the smoked peaches with the lemon juice and honey until smooth, then strain. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. 3Fill a highball (or rocks) glass with ice and add the smoked peach juice and bourbon. 4Top with sparkling water, stir gently and garnish with rosemary.
About the Smoking Gun
A smoky, refreshing highball. Peaches go on the smoker, then get blended with lemon and honey into a juice that meets Garrison Brothers HoneyDew over ice. Texas-made Rambler sparkling water stretches it long, and a sprig of rosemary adds a piney finish.
Questions, answered
Can I smoke the peaches without a smoker?
Yes. Grill the peach halves cut side down over medium heat until charred, or roast them at 400°F and add a drop of smoked bitters to the juice.
What is Rambler sparkling water?
A Texas sparkling water from Austin, made with limestone-filtered water and minerals. Any unflavored sparkling water works.
How far ahead can I make the peach juice?
Up to 3 days in the fridge. Four peaches make enough for about six drinks.
