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Imagine kicking back on your porch as the sun sets, glass in hand, with the perfect balance of bright citrus, sweet peach, and smooth bourbon. This Bourbon Limoncello Cocktail transforms simple ingredients into pure summer magic.

What makes this drink special? Fresh herbs, homemade-style limoncello, and a secret peach preserve twist that elevates it beyond ordinary cocktails. Ready to impress your guests?

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Why This Cocktail Will Be Your New Go-To

Perfect for lemoncello recipes lovers and bourbon fans alike, this drink combines:

Bright citrus punch from fresh lemon juice and limoncello
Smooth sweetness from peach preserves
Herbal complexity from muddled mint (or try lavender/rosemary!)
Perfect balance from Scrappy’s bitters duo

Ingredients Table (Makes 1 Cocktail)

Ingredient	Amount	Notes
Fresh lemon juice	1/2 oz	Freshly squeezed for brightness
Limoncello	3/4 oz	Homemade limoncello recipes work best
Peach preserves	1 tbsp	Creates natural sweetness
Fresh herb leaves	5-6	Mint, lavender, rosemary, or sage
Bourbon or rye	1.5 oz	Quality bourbon shines here
Scrappy’s Black Lemon bitters	2 dashes	Floral citrus notes
Scrappy’s Orleans bitters	2 dashes	Complex spice
Garnish	Lemon wheel + mint sprig	Beautiful presentation

Pro Tip: Use a chef’s knife and cutting board to prep your lemon wheel perfectly.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prep your shaker: Add 1/2 oz lemon juice and 1 tbsp peach preserves to the bottom of your cocktail shaker. Stir vigorously with a spoon to break up the preserves completely.
Add botanicals: Pour in 3/4 oz limoncello, 1.5 oz bourbon (or rye), 2 dashes Black Lemon bitters, and 2 dashes Orleans bitters. Add 5-6 fresh herb leaves.
Ice and shake: Fill shaker with ice. Shake hard for 10-12 seconds until well-chilled.
Double strain: Double strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice using your kitchen utensils set.
Garnish beautifully: Add a lemon wheel and fresh mint sprig for that Instagram-worthy finish.

Essential Equipment List

Mixologist Tips for Perfection

Herb selection: Mint gives classic freshness, lavender adds floral notes, rosemary brings piney complexity, sage offers earthy depth
Preserve quality: Use high-quality peach preserves without large fruit chunks
Glassware: Double old-fashioned rocks glass shows off the beautiful color
Batch ahead: Double or triple the recipe (minus ice) for parties
Make it spritzer: Top with prosecco for lemoncello spritzers recipe variation

Storage & Make-Ahead

This cocktail shines freshly made, but you can prep a pitcher version:

Mix all ingredients except soda water in a pitcher
Chill for up to 4 hours
Shake individual servings when ready to serve

FAQ: Bourbon Limoncello Cocktail

Can I make this without peach preserves?
Yes! Use 1/4 oz simple syrup + 2-3 fresh peach slices instead.

What if I don’t have both Scrappy’s bitters?
Use Angostura + orange bitters, or just one of the Scrappy’s if you have it.

Can I make homemade limoncello for this?
Absolutely! Homemade limoncello recipes elevate this drink dramatically.

Non-alcoholic version?
Swap bourbon for non-alcoholic whiskey, keep everything else the same.

How do I muddle the herbs properly?
Gently press with a muddler or spoon handle to release oils without shredding leaves.

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5-Minute Bourbon Limoncello Cocktail with Peach

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Bright citrus, peach sweetness, and herbal complexity meet smooth bourbon in this stunning summer cocktail. Perfect balance of sweet, tart, and botanical.

Author: Sara
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 3 minutes
Yield: 1 cocktail
Category: Drinks
Method: Shaken
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

3/4 oz limoncello

1 tbsp peach preserves

5–6 fresh herb leaves (mint, lavender, rosemary, or sage)

1.5 oz bourbon or rye

2 dashes Scrappy’s Black Lemon bitters

2 dashes Scrappy’s Orleans bitters

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Instructions

1. Add lemon juice and peach preserves to cocktail shaker bottom. Stir to dissolve preserves.

2. Add limoncello, bourbon, bitters, and herb leaves.

3. Fill with ice and shake 10-12 seconds.

4. Double strain into rocks glass over fresh ice.

5. Garnish with lemon wheel and mint sprig.

Notes

Herb options: mint (fresh), lavender (floral), rosemary (piney), sage (earthy)

For spritzer: top with prosecco

Batch ahead: mix all but ice up to 4hrs early