Ok guys I just want you to know that this cocktail seriously rocks! I am so for real about this. I made this cocktail because I had some peaches that I was about to throw away literally. One more day and they would have been too far gone (and I really, really hate to waste produce). I also had the grill out, and in 90℉ weather that’s a big deal. Think hot, sticky, humid weather and then add a 450℉ grill-not pretty my friends, not pretty. But alas, I powered through and was rewarded with this super delicious sweet, spicy, smoky cocktail. Someones gotta do it.
I bet you are wondering how I still have beautiful basil in my neck of the woods. I’ve got a little gardening secret for you–every August I cut my basil, thai basil, and dill completely back and I get entirely new plants full of delicious leaves. It doesn’t start getting cool here at night until October so my garden is still somewhat thriving, if not a little wilted.
Yield: 2 cocktailsAuthor: LouLou SucrePrint Recipe
Grilled Peach & Basil Mezcal Margaritas
ingredients
- 1 peach, cut into quarters
- 1/4 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 basil leaves
- 1/2 ounce agave nectar
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 ounce Grand Marnier
- 2 ounces Mezcal (I used Zignum Anejo)
- basil sprigs and chili salt* for garnish
instructions
- Quarter the peach and brush all sides with a small amount of olive oil (to keep the peach from sticking to the grill). Grill for 2-3 minutes turning several times. Remove the peaches from the grill and allow to cool.
- In a cocktail shaker, add the cooled grilled peach (use a spoon to scoop out the inside). Mash the peaches until smooth.
- Add the basil leaves and muddle.
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice and add the agave nectar, Grand Marnier, and Mezcal.
- Shake well and pour into a glass filled with crushed ice and rimmed with chili salt*. Garnish with a sprig of basil.
To make the chili salt:
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sea salt flakes, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/8 teaspoon chili powder. Stir to combine.
Enjoy!!
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