Indulge in the perfect summer cocktail with this Grilled Peach Bourbon Smash recipe. The combination of sweet grilled peaches, muddled mint, and bourbon creates a refreshing and flavorful drink that is sure to impress your guests. This cocktail is a delightful balance of fruity sweetness and smoky bourbon, perfect for warm evenings or backyard parties.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- Ice
- Extra mint sprigs and peach slices for garnish
Directions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the peach halves, cut side down, for 3-4 minutes or until caramelized grill marks appear.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle mint leaves with simple syrup.
- Add grilled peach halves and muddle until well combined.
- Add bourbon, lemon juice, and ice to the shaker. Shake well.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with mint sprigs and peach slices.
- Serve and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Grilling the peaches adds a smoky depth of flavor to the cocktail.
Muddling the mint releases its aromatic oils, enhancing the freshness of the drink.
The combination of sweet peach, mint, and bourbon creates a well-balanced cocktail with layers of flavor.