The finished drink exhibits a rich, golden hue due to the peach puree and bourbon, finished with a hint of violet from the eggplant. A mint sprig and a peach slice perched daintily on the rim of the glass add a pop of color, creating a visually stimulating yet sophisticated cocktail.

Smokey Eggplant & Peach Fusion Cocktail

Name: Smokey Eggplant & Peach Fusion Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: large eggplant, 1 charred and smokey; ripe peaches, 2 pureed; mint leaves, 8-10 extra for garnish; bourbon, 8 ounces; lemon, 2 juiced; agave syrup, 4 teaspoons; crushed ice, as required; salt, a pinch; pepper, a pinch

Category Cocktail

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Blending

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: July 11, 2025

Get ready to take your tastebuds on a wild journey with this delicious fusion cocktail that blends the exquisite taste of aromatic eggplant, sweet peach, and refreshing mint. It's a wonderful drink that's sure to add an interesting twist to your summer gatherings.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large eggplant - 1 - charred and smokey
Ripe peaches - 2 - pureed
Mint leaves - 8-10 - extra for garnish
Bourbon - 8 ounces
Lemon - 2 - juiced
Agave syrup - 4 teaspoons
Crushed ice - as required
Salt - a pinch
Pepper - a pinch

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍆🔥❄️

Char a large eggplant over a gas stove until the skin is black and it's cooked through. Let it cool down afterwards.
Step 2 - 🍆🥄🌪️

Peel the skin of cooled eggplant and scoop out its flesh. Blend it into a smooth puree.
Step 3 - 🍃🍑🍋🥃

In a cocktail shaker, put the mint leaves, peach puree, eggplant puree, lemon juice and agave syrup together.
Step 4 - 🧂❄️🥃

Add bourbon, a pinch of salt and pepper, and the crushed ice to the mixture in the cocktail shaker.
Step 5 - 🤝🍸🔄

Shake everything in the cocktail shaker vigorously until it's well mixed.
Step 6 - 🍸🍑🍃

Strain the cocktail into glasses, garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a slice of peach. Serve immediately.

Additional

Switch out the bourbon with soda water to make a refreshing mocktail version of this fusion drink. For a fun twist, you can also smoke the peaches on the grill for a few minutes before pureeing to add depth of flavor.