SPIRITLESS KENTUCKY 74 PEACH SMASH

View fullsize

Difficulty: ★★★ 

YIELD: 1 Drink

INGREDIENTS

• 2 oz. SPIRITLESS | KENTUCKY 74

• ½ oz. SUMMER PEACH SHRUB*

  OR ¼ of a fresh peach diced + ½ tsp. apple cider vinegar

• ½ tsp. honey

• 4 dashes orange bitters

• 1 mint spring

  GARNISH: mint springs and fresh peaches

DIRECTIONS

1. Add first 3 ingredients & to shaker can & give a stir.

2. Take mint sprig, slap in your hand to release the aroma & oils then

   add to shaking can.

3. Add ice & shake vigorously.

4. Pour drink into glass & fish out the broken mint spring.

GARNISH: with fresh mint sprig & fresh peach slices if in season

*SUMMER PEACH SHRUB

•  1/2 pound fresh peaches, chopped

• 1 cup apple cider vinegar

• 1 cup sugar

1. Combine all ingredients in a sealed container and keep at room temperature for at least 1 week or more.

2. Strain fruit out of liquid and store shrub in a sealed bottle the fridge for up to 6 months.

3. Strained fruit can be used like a chutney for topping creamy cheeses or delicious with grilled pork.

   -Makes about 3 cups