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Bourbon Peach Slush

by · Published: Aug 31, 2015 · Updated: Jul 7, 2023

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A Bourbon Peach Slush is the perfect summer frozen cocktail! Bourbon and peaches are blended together to make a fun, easy and delicious boozy slush!

Looking for another peach cocktail? Try this peach rosé sangria!

This post has been updated since it was originally published on 8/31/2015

Bourbon Peach Slush | Bourbon, peaches, and ginger ale are blended together to make a delicious and easy to make cocktail!

Why you’ll love it

Frozen cocktail – Frozen cocktails are so refreshing on a hot summer day. They’re perfect for sipping on the patio, in the pool, or wherever you’re enjoying a lazy summer day.

Sweet, but not too sweet – I’m not a big fan of overly sweet cocktails, which is why I love this bourbon cocktail so much. It’s sweet from the peaches and ginger beer and from there you can leave it as is or add additional sugar for sweetness.

Summer cocktail – Peaches always remind me of summer and what better way to use them than in a refreshing cocktail. I always stock up on fresh peaches before the season ends and freeze them following the steps below. This way I can have one of these slushes anytime I’m in the mood!

The ingredients

  • Peaches – Use the ripest, sweetest peaches for the best flavor.
  • Ginger beer – Ginger beer is sweet, carbonated, and non-alcoholic. I like to use the Fever Tree brand when I make these.
  • Bourbon – Bourbon or whiskey can be used for this cocktail. Use a brand that you like to drink.
  • Sugar – If you like a sweeter cocktail you may want to add a tablespoon or so of granulated sugar.
Bourbon Peach Slush | Bourbon, peaches, and ginger ale are blended together to make a delicious and easy to make cocktail!

Best Way to Freeze Peaches

  1. Cut a small, shallow ‘x’ in the skin of the peach. Blanch the peaches in boiling water for about 30 seconds. Immediately place them in ice water.
  2. Peel the skin off of the peaches, remove the pits and slice them.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay the slices in a single layer on it.
  4. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and flash freeze them for a couple hours.
  5. Store the peaches in an airtight sealed freezer bag.

How to make a bourbon peach slush

Making the Bourbon Peach Slush is not only simple, but you only need five ingredients to whip up this delicious frozen cocktail.

To make this boozy slushy add the frozen peaches, bourbon, ginger beer, lime juice, and sugar into a regular or high speed bender. Blend everything together until it’s smooth and then pour it into glasses. Feeling fancy? Garnish with a fresh peach slice.

Bourbon Peach Slush | Bourbon, peaches, and ginger ale are blended together to make a delicious and easy to make cocktail!

Bourbon peach slush FAQ

Can I use ginger ale instead of ginger beer?

Yes. The ginger flavor won’t be as strong, but it can definitely be used as a replacement.

How can I make this a mocktail?

To turn this cocktail into a mocktail, simply omit the bourbon and replace it with additional ginger beer.

Does ginger beer have alcohol in it?

Despite the name, ginger beer does not have alcohol in it.

What type of bourbon is best for this frozen cocktail?

Use a bourbon that you enjoy drinking. A few of my favorites are Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey, Old Foster, Laws, and Four Roses.

Bourbon Peach Slush | Bourbon, peaches, and ginger ale are blended together to make a delicious and easy to make cocktail!

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Yield: 4 slushes

Bourbon Peach Slush

Bourbon Peach Slush | Bourbon, peaches, and ginger ale are blended together to make a delicious and easy to make cocktail!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups frozen peaches
  • 1 cup ginger beer or ginger ale
  • 4-6 ounces of bourbon, depending on how strong you want your drinks
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar, more if you want it sweeter

Instructions

  1. Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 185Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 11mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 2gSugar: 29gProtein: 1g
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Category: Cocktails

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Hi, I’m Danae! Blogger, photographer, and avid runner! My mission is to create delicious, mostly healthy, easy, and balanced meals that use a variety of fresh and affordable ingredients. You’ll find everything from one pan skillet dinners, to colorful salads, comforting pasta recipes, the occasional treat, and more.

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    • Danae says

      Hi April. Peeling the peaches is up to you. I didn’t bother with it because they basically disappeared when everything was blended together, I’m also a little lazy when it comes to that. ;-)

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    • Danae says

      Thanks Karen! When I lived in Arizona I always looked forward to the Utah peaches, but now that I’m a Colorado girl I can’t get enough of our local peaches!

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  14. Julia says

    I’m right there with ya – so not ready for summer produce, especially peaches, to go away! I’m loving this refreshing slushie you’ve got going on here! So sweet, so boozy, so yum!

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  15. Beth says

    I could have definitely enjoyed a glass of this slush yesterday! Peaches already seem to be disappearing at the grocery store and it makes me so sad!!

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