If you're looking for a good summertime cocktail, you're in the right spot. I know a thing or two about making good peach cobbler and it doesn't require creamy mixers so neither does this drink! My peach cobbler cocktail is sweet, strong, and tastes like juicy summer peaches with a hint of spice.
And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love my sweet potato pie cocktail or pineapple whiskey sour, too!
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❤️ Why You'll Love this Recipe
Quick & Easy - This bourbon peach cobbler cocktail recipe is beginner friendly and comes together quick, fast, and in a hurry, aka, about five minutes!
Perfect Peach Cobbler Flavor - You'll taste ripe peaches sweetened with brown sugar as well as hints of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and even vanilla. When I said peach cobbler vibes, I meant it.
As a proper southern woman, I have plenty of peachy keen treats for you to try: my family's peach cobbler, glazed peach cobbler pound cake, cast iron peach cobbler with bourbon, and southern Georgia peach sweet tea!
What You'll Need for this Recipe
Peach Cobbler Syrup is truly what makes this cocktail live up to its name. I highly recommend using my homemade peach cobbler syrup for the very best results. That's the only way to get the orange peach color and good flavor.
I use the same syrup in all my peach cocktails: peach martini with gin, peach julep, and, of course, the peach cobbler old fashioned!
Bourbon Whiskey is the spirit of choice because southern but you can actually use any expression of whiskey. This drink can also work with other liquors such as vodka but I recommend sticking with bourbon because it lends vanilla, oaky, and even buttery flavor notes to the equation.
Crushed Ice makes for the best presentation because it nicely supports the peach and mint accents. Pro Tip: If you don't have a crushed or pebbled ice maker, grab a cup of ice from Sonic. Theirs is perfect!
Check out the recipe card below for full ingredients list, measurements, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions!
Substitutions & Variations
Lemon Juice - I prefer to use fresh lemon juice in this peach cobbler drink recipe but you can also use bottled lemon juice from concentrate and it will still taste great. Orange juice is another zesty option.
Fresh Peach and Mint - These garnishes add extra razzle dazzle but are totally optional so don't feel like you can't enjoy this drink without them.
How to Make a Peach Cobbler Cocktail
Step One: Lay a fresh peach slice on one side of a rocks glass then pack the glass with ice.
Step Two: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
Pro Tip #1: Lay the glass on its side to make keeping the peach in place easier. Once it's about two thirds full of ice, you can stand it up.
Pro Tip #2: Place the glass in the freezer or fridge while you mix up the drink.
Step Three: Cover and shake the cocktail shaker until chilled to the touch then strain into glass.
Step Four: Garnish with fresh mint, if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is actually a great freezer door cocktail that you can shake up and stash until ready to drink. Just be sure not to add any ice or garnishes until serving.
To large batch this drink, add four ounces peach syrup, four ounces whiskey, two ounces lemon juice, and two ounces ginger liqueur to a pitcher filled ⅓ full with ice and stir. Serves four.
Yes! Just make the recipe as written then divide the liquid evenly between two shot glasses. Each shot will have about .75 ounce of liquor in it.
How to Serve
Serve this homemade libation cold over lots of ice--preferably crushed, cobbled, or pebble ice. Although peach cobbler is warm, this cocktail tastes best chilled.
The peach and mint leaf garnishes give the aesthetic of a fresh peach picked from the tree and I love serving in geometric rocks glasses. The gold rim just adds a nice touch.
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I hope you'll enjoy this peach cobbler whiskey drink soon and very soon. And sharing is caring so be sure to pin this recipe for later and follow me over on Pinterest. Thanks for reading!
📖 Recipe
Peach Cobbler Cocktail
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 slice of fresh peach optional garnish
- ice crushed and cubed
- 1 ounce bourbon whiskey
- 1 ounce peach syrup
- ½ ounce ginger liqueur
- ½ ounce lemon juice from about ½ a lemon
- fresh mint optional garnish
Instructions
- Cut a thin slice of fresh peach and press against the side of rocks glass then pack in crushed ice. Set the glass aside in the freezer or refrigerator.
- Fill cocktail shaker halfway with cubed ice then pour in bourbon, peach syrup, ginger liqueur, and lemon juice.
- Cover and shake the cocktail vigorously until chilled to the touch (about 10 seconds) then strain into prepared glass.
- Garnish with a fresh mint leaf, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly!
Notes
- Add two sliced peaches, 1 split vanilla bean, ½ inch of fresh ginger, one cinnamon stick, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, one cup brown sugar, and one cup water to a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Bring syrup to a boil then remove from heat and mash and muddle the peaches to express their juices.
- Cool the syrup completely before using. Makes about 14 servings.
Marta says
I absolutely LOVE peach cobbler, so I was excited to try out this cocktail recipe. That ginger liqueur added a beautiful zing to the cocktail. Perfectly balanced and so unique.
Jazzmine Woodard says
Thanks, Marta! I feel like ginger liqueur is underrated so I try to use it whenever it makes sense.