Peach Brizzlet Cocktail

We used Leopold Brothers Colorado Whiskey in lieu of a traditional bourbon and found the results pretty delicious – the sweetness of Western Slope Peaches mixed with a splash of lemon makes this a supremely enjoyable beverage.

Image: Alison Vagnini Photography

Makes one cocktail

INGREDIENTS:

• Peach Syrup from Farmhand Organics Simply Peaches
• 1 part fresh-squeezed Lemon Juice (one lemon should suffice, but you might want a second for backup)
• 6 Parts Peach Sryup
• 1 part Bourbon or Smooth Whiskey (we used Colorado’s own Leopold Brothers)
• 1/4t Lemon Zest or 1 strip lemon peel
• One MM Local Peach Half, diced (optional)

HOW TO MAKE IT:

• Squeeze juice from one lemon into a measuring cup
• Add approximately 6 times your lemon juice quantity in peach syrup
• Mix well
• Add to cocktail Shaker and mix with whiskey to taste
• Add diced peach (optional)
• Serve over ice