Drinks

“Son of a Peacher Man” Peach Bourbon Cocktail

By: The Local Palate

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A glass of spirits sits by a peach on a table.

Photo courtesy of Aleece Sophia Foodographs

Get all the summer feels with this peach and bourbon Son of a Peacher Man cocktail from Michael DeNicola, bar manager at Harold’s Cabin in Charleston. DeNicola is helping us elevate the season’s finest peaches with homemade chipotle-infused bourbon and peach purée. Garnish with a peach slice and slip away into the sweet summer heat.

recipe

yields

1 cocktail

Large Batch Chipotle-Infused Bourbon

4¼ cups Old Grand Dad Bonded Bourbon
14 ounces Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur
17 ounces Giffard Peach Liqueur
8 ounces dried chipotle peppers

Peach Purée

10-20 peaches, ripe
Sugar
Lemon juice
Salt

Ingredients

2 ounces chipotle-infused bourbon (Old Grand Dad Bonded)
1 ounce house-made peach purée
½ ounce lemon juice
½ ounce simple syrup
Garnish: Peach slice

steps

Chipotle-infused bourbon:

In a large container fitted with an air-tight lid, combine bourbon with Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur and Gifford Peach Liqueur. Let the mixture infuse for three to five days.

Peach purée:

Remove the pits from peaches and cut into small cubes. Cook peaches with 2:1 by weight ratio of granulated sugar and lemon juice with a few pinches of salt until they’re extremely soft.
Transfer peach mixture to an upright blender and process until completely smooth. Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a quart container with a lid. Purée will keep in the refrigerator for up to one month.

Son of a Peacher Man:

Combine bourbon, peach purée, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with fresh peach slice.

Date Published: 07.20.23