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Home » Recipes » Drinks » Sparkling Bourbon Peach Punch

Sparkling Bourbon Peach Punch

Posted June 14, 2020, Updated January 21, 2021 //  by Michele Peterson 14 Comments

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This sparkling bourbon peach punch features sweet bourbon mixed with ginger beer and a bounty of fresh fruit including peaches and pomegranate. It’s a refreshing cooler that’s ideal for a hot summer afternoon, a sophisticated evening party or special brunch.

It’s the perfect drink recipe to showcase the juicy sweetness of fresh peaches during harvest season.

Pitcher of bourbon ginger punch on wooden table.
Perfect for a hot summer day!

Why bourbon for this peach and ginger punch? A road trip along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail made me into a big bourbon fan. Whether it’s sipped straight, enjoyed over waffles or used as a glaze for grilled meats, the sweet and spicy flavours of bourbon make it both versatile and delicious.

A pitcher and two glasses of Bourbon Peach Punch with Pomegranate.
Enjoy this Bourbon Peach Punch at your next summer party.

So, when it came time to think of a grown-up summer punch that wasn’t too sweet, the first booze that came to mind was bourbon. Given I’m also a fan of Bermuda’s favourite cocktail, the Dark n’ Stormy (rum and ginger beer) and Caribbean ginger beers (often homemade), bourbon and ginger beer was a natural pairing for a party-ready punch!

Ingredients

This recipe uses just six main ingredients so is super-easy to whip up. That’s means you can spend more time outdoors enjoying the summer rather than in the kitchen. Here’s what you’ll need (see the recipe card for quantities and method). 

  • fresh lemons
  • fresh peaches
  • bourbon 
  • ginger beer 
  • pomegranate seeds
  • sugar cane syrup or agave syrup

Ginger Ale vs Ginger Beer 

Bottle of ginger beer soda, ginger ale and ginger beer on a countertop.
There are quite a few differences between ginger ale and ginger beer in terms of sweetness, flavour and calories. 

This Sparkling Bourbon Peach Punch recipe calls for ginger beer. It’s the secret ingredient that makes it a crowd pleaser. If you’re wondering if you can substitute ginger ale for ginger beer it’s worth understanding the differences between the two.

Although the two beverages have similarities — they’re both sweet, non-alcoholic and carbonated — they’re quite a bit different in the intensity of the ginger flavour.

Ginger beer features has an intense, long-lasting, natural ginger flavour. Ginger ale is much lighter and less spicy. Homemade ginger beers are naturally fermented and not carbonated.

For this recipe, I like to use Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, a light blend of three gingers from Nigeria, Cochin and the Ivory Coast with a unique depth of flavour and character.  Or, another good option is Grace Food’s Ginger Beer, a sweet ginger beer with slightly peppery notes.

If you’ve got leftover ginger beer after making this bourbon punch, try these recipes for Mango Pink Lemonade with Ginger Beer or Ginger Beer Mojitos.    

The bright flavour of ginger beer also shines in this recipe for Slow Cooker Ginger Beer Barbecue Back Ribs. 

The Best Type of Fresh Peaches to Use 

Whole and cut peaches on white background.
It’s important to choose the best kind of fresh peach for cocktails.

In Ontario’s Niagara region where 80% of Canada’s peach production happens,  the peach season begins in early August.  This is when you’ll see fruits stands selling Niagara peaches, see baskets of local peaches in grocery stores and even be able to pick your own fruit at one of the fruit orchards.

There are three main types of peaches to choose. Freestone peaches feature flesh that easily pulls away from the pit, while the flesh of clingstone clings to the stone. Semi-freestone fall somewhere in between.

The freestone peach varieties are best for eating out of hand and clingstone are best for canning. But when it comes to choosing the best peach for  a punch your best bet is a freestone peach as it offers the best appearance when sliced.

The Best Bourbon to Use for Bourbon Punch  

Close-up of a Kentucky Bourbon barrel. Credit Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Kentucky Bourbon barrel Credit Buffalo Trace Distillery

Bourbon lovers have a large selection of great brands to choose from. While I love exploring unusual and experimental spirits (my latest swoon is a smoky Scottish Whisky – Tomatin’s Cù Bòcan from the Scottish Highlands), it’s fair to say some of your guests might be bourbon newbies.

If so, your best bet for a beginner bourbon is a smooth, sweet brand. By law, all bourbons must be made of a grain mixture that’s at least 51% corn.

It’s the distillation process, ageing and mix of grains in the mash makes a difference in the flavour of each brand, contributing  rich and complex notes of cinnamon, vanilla, caramel and even tobacco.

Here are some great choices of bourbon brands for beginners:

  • Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon,
  • Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon,
  • Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon,
  • Wild Turkey 101 Proof Bourbon.
  • Bulleit Bourbon (the high rye content gives it a spicy note),
  • Koval Bourbon (it features millet rather than rye in the mash so is fruitier rather than spicy).    

How to Make Sparkling Bourbon Peach Punch

Ingredients for bourbon peach punch including pomegranate seeds, lemon, bourbon and fresh peaches.
1. Roll four lemons on the counter top with your palm to help release the juices from the lemons.  Cut each lemon in half and squeeze the lemons through a strainer into a bowl.

I like using the Zulay Lemon-Lime Manual Squeezer. It extracts the most amount of fresh juice with the least amount of effort. 

Fresh lemon juice in a white bowl.
Squeeze the juice of four lemons into a bowl.

2. Cut the peaches into thin slices and remove any mushy flesh or threads from around the pit. Sprinkle lemon juice on the peach slices to prevent them from turning brown if you’re doing  this  step in advance.

3. Slice the remaining lemon in rings (removing any seeds) and add in a pitcher with the peaches. Pour lemon juice, cane syrup (to add a hint of sweetness.), ginger beer, bourbon and water. Mix lightly with a long spoon.

Add ingredients of bourbon punch to a glass pitcher.
Combine the ingredients in a glass pitcher.

4. Refrigerate for at least one hour or until well chilled.

5. Add pomegranate seeds and ice-cubes to the pitcher. Stir lightly and serve!

Portrait of sparkling bourbon punch
Serve this sparkling bourbon peach punch in a medium-tall glass.

Tips for Making this Sparkling Bourbon Peach Punch 

  • You can store this punch up to four days in the refrigerator. 
  • Vary the sweetness according to your taste preferences and your choice of ginger beers. Some brands are much sweeter than others.
Bourbon Peach Punch with Pomegranate
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5 from 19 votes

Sparkling Bourbon Peach Punch

This sparkling bourbon peach punch features sweet bourbon mixed with ginger beer and a bounty of fresh fruit including peaches and pomegranate. It's a refreshing cooler that's ideal for a hot summer afternoon, a sophisticated evening party or special brunch.
Prep Time10 mins
Chilling time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: alcoholic drink, bourbon cocktail, bourbon peach punch
Servings: 6
Calories: 148kcal
Author: Michele Peterson
Cost: $25

Equipment

  • Pitcher

Ingredients

  • 5 lemons one for garnish
  • 2 cups ginger beer
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 2/3 cup sugar cane syrup Or less to taste
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 3 peaches fresh sliced

Instructions

  • Roll four lemons on the counter top with your palm to help release the juices from the lemons.  Cut each lemon in half and squeeze the lemon juice through a strainer into a bowl.
  • Cut the peaches into thin slices and remove any mushy flesh or threads from around the pit. (Sprinkle lemon juice on the peach slices to prevent them from turning brown if you're doing  this step in advance). 
  • Slice the remaining lemon in rings (removing any seeds) and add in a pitcher with the peaches.
  • Pour in the lemon juice, the syrup (to add a hint of sweetness.), ginger beer, bourbon and water. Mix lightly with a long spoon.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour or until well chilled.
  • Add pomegranate seeds and ice-cubes to the pitcher. Stir lightly and serve

Notes

  • You can vary the amount of sugar cane syrup to taste depending on the sweetness of the ginger beer you use, the sweetness of the peaches and your own personal preference. 
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed to be accurate. It is created by online calculators and although we attempt to provide accurate nutritional information, the figures are only estimates.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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If You Enjoyed this Punch, You’ve Love these Other Amazing Summer Drinks and Cocktail Recipes with Bourbon:

  • Bourbon Hot Toddy
  • Bourbon Moscow Mule
  • Venetian Blush – Campari and Orange Cocktail 
Bourbon punch pitcher and glasses with ices on patio table.
Bourbon punch makes a refreshing summer cocktail.

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Category: Drinks

About Michele Peterson

Dividing her time between Canada, Guatemala and Mexico (or the nearest tropical beach), Michele Peterson is the founder of A Taste for Travel. Her award-winning travel and food writing has appeared in Lonely Planet’s cookbook Mexico: From the Source, National Geographic Traveler, Fodor’s and 100+ other publications.

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Comments

  1. Maren

    June 15, 2020 at 9:51 am

    5 stars
    This drink sounds so refreshing

    Reply
  2. Sue

    June 15, 2020 at 10:39 am

    5 stars
    When your punch includes ginger and peach it should count as health food right? Bourbon for medicinal purposes. 🙂

    Reply
    • Michele Peterson

      June 15, 2020 at 10:44 am

      Absolutely! Just what the doctor ordered 🙂

  3. Jas @ All that's Jas

    June 15, 2020 at 11:42 am

    5 stars
    I love the sound of this punch! I could use this yummy beverage right now (it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, amirite?) especially that it contains bourbon and peaches! 😀

    Reply
  4. Emily Flint

    June 15, 2020 at 11:53 am

    5 stars
    I love bourbon, peaches and Fever-Tree ginger beer so THANK YOU!!

    Reply
  5. Marina

    June 15, 2020 at 12:45 pm

    5 stars
    Great refreshing summer drink!

    Reply
  6. Sabrina

    June 15, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    Such a refreshing drink. Not usually a fan of bourbon but these flavors really brighten it up!

    Reply
  7. Lizet Bowen

    June 15, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    Oh, I can’t wait to try this bourbon peach punch this summer. I saw some peaches the other day, next shopping day I’ll grab a bag to make it.

    Reply
  8. Patrice

    June 16, 2020 at 1:45 am

    5 stars
    I love peaches so this sounds like a fun drink!

    Reply
  9. Jen Talley

    June 16, 2020 at 10:31 am

    5 stars
    My mom would LOVE this recipe!

    Reply
  10. Leslie

    June 16, 2020 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    Love the bourbon and peach flavor combination! So perfect!

    Reply
  11. Chef Dennis

    June 16, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    5 stars
    Your bourbon peach punch looks so refreshing. It’s definitely going on my summer drink list!

    Reply
  12. Debra

    June 16, 2020 at 9:47 pm

    5 stars
    sounds so refreshing. Can’t wait to make this for Father’s Day this weekend.

    Reply
  13. Lathiya

    June 19, 2020 at 3:36 pm

    5 stars
    This peach punch sounds perfect for the hot summer days. Looks yum.

    Reply

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