Peachwood Sunset is a rich, smooth bourbon cocktail with warm almond, soft peach, and bright lemon notes. Amaretto gives it a mellow sweetness, peach schnapps adds a fruit-forward finish, and lemon juice keeps the drink lifted and balanced. Shaken and served over fresh ice, it is bold but approachable, with a warm sunset-like glow.
Recipe
- 1.5 oz bourbon
- 1 oz amaretto
- 3/4 oz peach schnapps
- 3/4 oz lemon juice
Glass
- Double old fashioned glass
How to make
- Add the bourbon, amaretto, peach schnapps, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain into a double old fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.
- Serve immediately.
Garnish
Garnish with an orange slice for a bright citrus accent. For a cleaner presentation, use a thin orange wheel or an orange peel expressed over the drink and placed in the glass.
Origin
Peachwood Sunset was created as an original bourbon cocktail built around the warm combination of amaretto and peach schnapps, with lemon juice added to balance the sweetness and brighten the finish. The name reflects the drink’s peach-forward character, bourbon warmth, and soft golden sunset tone.
Optional serving note
Best served very cold over fresh ice. This one drinks rich and smooth, with the amaretto rounding the bourbon and the peach schnapps adding a soft fruit finish without turning the drink too sharp.