Give your regular old-fashioned a smoky, caramelized peach taste. Our grilled peaches old-fashioned recipe is an incredible blend of the traditional cocktail’s class and the juicy sweet flavor that comes from grilling peaches.
This recipe is perfect for you especially if you are either looking forward to giving your family or friends a party during summer or just want something better off than any other ordinary drink you have ever tasted at home. Take a plunge and let us show you how to prepare this superb cocktail that will steal the show on any eventful day. Do you want something extraordinary to sip on?
Ingredients
- 2 oz of Bourbon or rye whiskey (90-100 proof)
- 1/4 oz of Grilled peach simple syrup
- 2 dashes of Peach bitters
Instructions
- Mix ingredients in a mixing glass.
- Place large ice cubes on top of the liquid line.
- Cover the jug or cocktail shaker with a bottom tin or wide-mouthed glass.
- Gently stir for thirty seconds.
- Filter through to rocks or old-fashioned glass over fresh ice.
- Finally, float a grilled peach slice.
One of my favorite memories as a child
I remember going to the Farmers Market in Lexington when I was growing up in South Carolina during a warm June day. We would all pile into the minivan and head over there where The Peach Lady had her stand. As soon as the minivan door opened, there was the instant smell of fresh juicy peaches all around us. These markets were lined with plywood tables mounded high with beautiful red and yellow peaches.
I recall the fruits were so ripe that biting into them made my teeth easily sink through them. Those long summer days were perfect for eating these peaches, and even now, that time still warms us along with the memories of those summer markets. No wonder why this experience influences not only my choice of cocktails today but also a Grilled Peach Old Fashioned which includes some of this sweetness found in those Father’s Day afternoons spent enjoying the best of Kentucky and South Carolina summer flavors.
Did you know?
Peaches, the star of Grilled Peach Old Fashioned, have a fascinating history dating back to ancient times. Their story starts in Northwest China and passes through Persia (modern-day Iran) where they were first domesticated before being brought into Europe by Spanish Monks in the mid-1500s. The scientific name Prunus Persica is more indicative of their association with Persia than their actual origin.
These delicious tropical fruits found their way to Florida and quickly spread up the East Coast via the efforts of settlers and natural seed dispersal. It is this rich history that brings an added dimension to the taste of a cocktail that so closely intertwines history with drinking pleasure.
A Refreshing Change to a Classic
When you are new or not really into whiskey, this Grilled Peach Old Fashioned offers a refreshing change to an old classic. Imagine a light and smooth cocktail that pairs the tartness of unripe peaches with the smoky grill.
Grilling gives peach a nice charred flavor that when blended with whiskey either bourbon or corn-based, makes it a sweet, yet intricate drink. Adding just a few drops of peach bitters can make this the perfect early afternoon refresher or evening wind downer. The presence of corn and grain in the background is what makes this old-fashioned unforgettable for every whiskey enthusiast combined with those peach notes.
Conclusion
The thing is, the Grilled Peach Old Fashioned is much more than a cocktail, rather it’s an homage to summer flavors and memories. Taking the classic Old Fashioned and giving it a taste of grilled peaches makes this recipe extraordinary but also exceptional.
If you are remembering farmer’s market afternoons under the sun or just are looking for that one drink to set your next party apart, then this drink will work for you. In other words, have a taste of this novel drink and be transported to those warm golden days of summertime where every sip tells of blending rich tastes with loved moments.
FAQs
Is it a sweet or sour Old Fashioned?
Because you are an uber-polite Wisconsinite, you will ask this question and indicate your soda preference right in the order by adding “sweet”. This means you’ll get your old-fashioned with 7-up or Sprite. Alternatively, an old-fashioned sour or an old-fashioned press can be chosen.
How is Old Fashioned served?
To serve your old-fashioned, fill a rock glass with ice, pour in about 3½ ounces from the bottle (it’s ok to eyeball at this point because the ratio will be perfect regardless), and garnish with whatever you brought: orange slices, brandied cherries, and/or lemon or grapefruit peels.
Should fruit be added to an Old Fashioned?
Some bartenders drop in a slice of orange or a cherry right before serving; others muddle this fruit into the drink; sometimes it is served with no fruit at all.
Is it possible to grill peaches without a grill?
3 You can also cook in a grill pan: Preheat a large grill pan on medium-low. Put butter on the pan and when it melts, lay down peaches cut side down on that very same pan, making sure they are all at one level. Grill for 3-5 minutes until you get some grill marks.
Does an Old Fashioned have a lot of alcohol in it?
The old-fashioned is seen as the original cocktail and is favored by bourbon fans worldwide. This consists of a three-ounce pour of bourbon straight from the barrel, blended with three bitters and demerara syrup with a hint of orange zest.
What is the meaning behind Old Fashioned?
For those customers who were not into such embellishments, some bartenders added Whiskey Cocktails,” and others stuck with “old-fashioned whiskey cocktails.” As time went by, that term eventually got shortened to Old-Fashioned.