Peach & Whiskey Sunrise

I love peach season because peach cocktails like this peach & whiskey sunrise are amazing! This is a delicious, refreshing, sweet, and smoky drink that’s perfect for warm days and cool nights. It’s easy to make, and even easier to drink 😉

Why You’ll Love This Cocktail

The Peach & Whiskey Sunrise is more than just a pretty drink; it’s a harmonious blend of flavors that offers:

• Sweetness: The natural sweetness of peach juice provides a fruity base.
• Smokiness: Whiskey adds a smoky depth that balances the sweetness.
• Visual Appeal: The layered effect of the ingredients creates a sunrise-like appearance in the glass.

Things to Note

• Buy ripe peaches- Grab your peaches, they should be soft, but not too soft
• Use a cocktail strainer or a mason jar to shake– Don’t skip this step, the best drinks need ot be shaken with ice.
• Use a good whiskey – I like Sir Davis or Uncle Nearest, but you can use Four Roses or even Jack Daniel’s!

Ingredients

• Whiskey- Use what you have!
• Peaches- Ripe and sweet!
• Grenadine- This adds that beautiful sunrise effect!
• Ice- I like to use the pebble ice! You can buy it from Chick fil A for $2 a bag!

Serving Suggestions

This cocktail pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, spicy dishes, or as a standalone aperitif. Its vibrant appearance and balanced flavors make it a crowd-pleaser at gatherings or a delightful treat for a quiet evening.

Note: Always enjoy responsibly.

Peach & Whiskey Sunrise

5 from 2 votes

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 1 drink

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 5 ripe peaches
• ▢ 3/4 cup water
• ▢ 2 ounces whiskey
• ▢ 2 ounces grenadine

Instructions 

1. Make the Peach BaseIn a blender, combine 5 ripe peaches (pitted and sliced) with ¾ cup of water. Blend until smooth.Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or container to strain out the pulp. This is your fresh peach base.
2. Mix the Cocktail (makes 1 drink)

   Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

   Add ½ cup of the peach base and 2 ounces of whiskey.

   Shake well until chilled.

   Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice, leaving a little room at the top.
3. Finish with a Sunrise Effect Slowly pour 2 ounces of grenadine over the back of a spoon to let it settle at the bottom, creating that signature “sunrise” gradient.
4. GarnishTop it off with a fresh peach slice for the perfect finishing touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 216kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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