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Refreshing Grilled Peach Bourbon Smash Cocktail

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A smoky-sweet summer cocktail featuring grilled peaches, bourbon, fresh mint, and a splash of lemon juice, perfect for backyard gatherings and warm evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
  • 2 ounces (60 ml) bourbon
  • 8–10 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon raw sugar or demerara sugar
  • 1 ounce (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 ounces (60 ml) club soda or sparkling water
  • Ice cubes (large cubes recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 5 minutes).
  2. Halve and pit 2 ripe peaches. Lightly brush the cut sides with a little oil to prevent sticking.
  3. Place peaches cut-side down on the grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and fruit softens slightly. Flip and grill 1-2 minutes on the skin side to warm through.
  4. In a cocktail shaker or sturdy glass, add 8-10 fresh mint leaves and 1 tablespoon raw sugar. Gently muddle to bruise the mint leaves without pulverizing.
  5. Scoop the grilled peach flesh into the shaker with the mint and sugar. Muddle gently again to combine.
  6. Add 2 ounces bourbon and 1 ounce fresh lemon juice. Stir or shake lightly to mix.
  7. Fill a rocks glass with large ice cubes or crushed ice.
  8. Double strain the mixture over the ice to remove pulp and mint bits (single strain if you prefer it pulpy).
  9. Top with 2 ounces club soda or sparkling water.
  10. Garnish with a mint sprig and optionally a small wedge of grilled peach on the rim. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use firm ripe peaches to avoid mushy texture. Muddle mint gently to avoid bitterness. Fresh lemon juice is essential for brightness. Large ice cubes melt slower to keep cocktail chilled without dilution. Bourbon with caramel and vanilla notes complements peaches best. Optional dash of Angostura bitters adds complexity. Sugar can be swapped with honey or agave syrup for vegan or paleo versions.

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