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Barnburner Cocktail
By Traeger Kitchen
Sip on this smoky and sweet cocktail. This tequila-based cocktail combines smoked raspberries, sweet simple syrup and a little acidity for a perfectly balanced drink you'll be reaching for time and time again.
Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
45 Minutes
Pellets
Apple
Ingredients
How many people are you serving?
2
Units of Measurement:
Smoked Raspberry Syrup
| 16 Ounce | raspberries |
| 1/2 Cup | Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup |
main
| 1 1/2 Ounce | smoked raspberry syrup |
| 3 Ounce | reposado tequila |
| 1 Ounce | lime juice |
| 1 Ounce | lemon juice |
| 2 Whole | grilled lime wheel, for garnish |
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
2
For Smoked Raspberry Syrup: Place fresh raspberries on a grill mat and smoke for 30 minutes. After the raspberries have been smoked, reserve a few for garnish and place the remainder into a shallow sheet pan with Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
Ingredients
16 Ounce raspberries
1/2 Cup Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup
3
Place sheet pan on the grill grate and smoke for 45 minutes. Remove from grill and let cool. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve discarding solids. Transfer the syrup to the refrigerator until ready to use. Makes about 1/2 cup of smoked raspberry syrup.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
4
For cocktail: Add 3/4 ounce smoked raspberry syrup, tequila, lime juice, and lemon juice with ice into a mixing glass. Shake and pour over clean ice. Garnish with smoked raspberries and a grilled lime wheel. Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 1/2 Ounce smoked raspberry syrup
3 Ounce reposado tequila
1 Ounce lime juice
1 Ounce lemon juice
2 Whole grilled lime wheel, for garnish