Modern: Peach State Punch

Name: Modern: Peach State Punch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ounces bourbon; 1 ounce fresh peach puree or peach juice; 1 ounce fresh peach puree or peach juice; ¾ ounce Sweet Tea–Basil Simple Syrup; ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice; 2 dashes peach bitters; ½ ounce egg white; 1 peach slice, for garnish; 1 basil leaf, for garnish

Preparation info

Makes
1
Drink

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Spirits of '76

By Kim Laidlaw

Published 2026

About

Rich with Southern charm, this cocktail blends Georgia’s beloved peaches with the warmth of bourbon and the tradition of sweet tea. A touch of basil adds herbal depth, while lemon juice and peach bitters brighten the flavors. Topped with a silky egg-white foam, it’s a refined twist on Southern hospitality.

Ingredients

2 ounces bourbon
1 ounce fresh peach puree or peach juice
¾

Americas
United States
Georgia
Drinks
Vegetarian

Method

Add the bourbon, peach puree, sweet tea–basil syrup, lemon juice, peach bitters, and egg white to a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and continue to shake until well chilled and frothy. Strain into a chilled rocks or coupe glass. Garnish with the peach slice and a smacked basil leaf.