Vegan Peach & Rosemary Bourbon Cocktail
by Olivia Biermann
on Aug 17, 2020 (updated Aug 25, 2025)
Meet your new favourite summer sipper: a peach rosemary bourbon cocktail. Juicy peaches, fragrant rosemary, and smooth bourbon come together in a drink that’s bright, boozy, and just a little fancy. Perfect for brunch, happy hour, or anytime you want to feel like a cocktail pro.
This drink is sort of a twist on a whisky sour (which is typically whisky, simple syrup and lemon juice, plus an egg white foam on top) but I switched the simple syrup for an elevated peach simple syrup. I also omitted the egg white foam, because we keep it vegan around here, and added a sprig of rosemary for bonus points.
Although Greg and I rarely consume alcohol, we do appreciate a great cocktail. Over the years we have developed some fan favourite recipes like this citrus slushy, vanilla espresso martini and of course, a blueberry vodka lemonade because blueberries are always right up my alley!
Peach, rosemary AND bourbon? Why it works:
- Fresh peach syrup: Adds natural sweetness and bright fruit flavour.
- Rosemary: Lends an herbal, aromatic note that pairs beautifully with bourbon.
- Bourbon: Provides depth, warmth, and just enough kick to balance the fruitiness.
Serving a crowd? You can easily batch this cocktail for parties. Multiply the ingredients and mix in a pitcher. Pour over ice and just before serving.
Prefer a mocktail?
No worries! If you don’t have access to any fancy non-alcoholic bourbon (although I have seen it popping up in specialty stores in the city recently!) you can swap the bourbon for club soda or sparkling water.
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Vegan Peach & Rosemary Bourbon Cocktail
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
Description
A delightful twist on a whisky sour (minus the foam!) using peach simple syrup, lemon juice, bourbon and rosemary.
Ingredients
Peach Simple Syrup:
- 1/3 cup organic cane sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 fresh peach, chopped (leave the skin on for a pretty pink colour)
The Cocktail:
- 2 shots (about 6 tbsp) bourbon or whisky
- 6 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 6 tbsp peach simple syrup
- 2 sprigs of rosemary (optional, if you don’t have any!)
- 1 peach, sliced for garnish
- 6 ice cubes
Instructions
Peach Simple Syrup:
- In a small pot on medium heat, add all peach syrup ingredients and stir to combine. Increase heat and bring to a simmer, gently mashing the peaches as you go. They will soften the longer it simmers.
- Reduce heat to medium/high and let simmer gently for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer into a small jar or container. Set aside. If not using right away or if you have extras, cover with a lid and store in the fridge up to a week.
The Cocktail:
- In a cocktail shaker or large mason jar, add bourbon, lemon juice, syrup and ice. Add lid and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds.
- Add some peach slices to each glass, and divide the cocktail between the glasses. Add the ice too if you wish. Top each with a sprig of rosemary. Enjoy responsibly!
