Cocktails: Smoked Garnishes with John Dudley
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Learn how to elevate your cocktails to a whole new level of flavor. Jon Dudley recommends slicing citrus super thin, giving it a dusting of sugar, and smoking it on the Traeger to infuse your drinks with delicious smoky flavor.
Smoked Berry Cocktail
by Traeger Kitchen
3 Reviews
Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
15 Min
Serves
2
Pellets
Pecan
Fresh, fruity, and perfect for a hot summer day. Smoked berries are nestled between layers of bourbon and citrus for one refreshing sip.
Ingredients
main
| 1/2 Cup | strawberries, stemmed |
| 1/2 Cup | blackberries |
| 1/2 Cup | blueberries |
| 8 Ounce | bourbon or iced tea |
| 2 Ounce | lime juice |
| 3 Ounce | simple syrup |
| As Needed | soda water |
| fresh mint, for garnish |
1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 180˚F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
2
Wash berries well, spread them on a clean cookie sheet, and place on the grill. Smoke berries for 15 minutes.
3
Remove berries from grill and transfer to a blender. Puree berries until smooth then pass through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds.
4
To create a layered cocktail, pour 2 ounces of berry puree in the bottom of a glass. Next, pour 2 ounces of bourbon or iced tea over the back of a spoon into the glass, then 1/2 ounce lime juice and 1/2 ounce simple syrup, and top with soda water and ice. Finish with mint or extra berries for garnish.
5
Repeat the same process for 3 more servings. Enjoy!