Sunset Orchard

August is when stone fruits hit their peak, and there's no better way to celebrate than muddling fresh apricots into a tall, fizzy bourbon drink that tastes like the best part of summer. The Sunset Orchard builds layers of fruit flavor without tipping into cloying territory. Fresh apricot and crème de pêche create a juicy stone fruit backbone, while bourbon brings its signature vanilla and oak to ground everything. Falernum does the heavy lifting here with its subtle ginger and almond notes, adding complexity that makes this more than just another fruity highball. Lemon juice and soda water keep things bright and crushable, so you can nurse one through a long afternoon without feeling weighed down. Mix this up for backyard hangs when the sun's still high and you've got nowhere to be. The thyme garnish isn't just for show; it adds an herbal whisper that makes the whole thing smell like an orchard in full bloom. Give it a try next time apricots show up at your farmers market.