Queen Peach Crush

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Written By Miguel Buencamino

Here’s your Friday night in a glass.

This one is a little more involved but I promise it’s worth it. When it comes to crushable tiki-style cocktails, this is it right here. With the addition of peach, this might just be the perfect end to summer cocktails.

ingredients:

  • 1½ oz | 45 ml Jamaican Rum

  • ½ oz | 15 ml Suze

  • ¼ oz | 7.5 ml Velvet Falernum

  • ½ oz | 15 ml Pineapple Juice

  • ¾ oz Lime Juice

  • ½ oz | 15 ml Peach Simple Syrup

  • 6 Dashes Peychauds Bitters

  • 1 Peach Slice (garnish)

  • 1 Mint Sprig (garnish)

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instructions:

Combine all ingredients, shake and strain over crushed ice. Garnish with mint and peach.

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