Traeger Kitchen
Garden Gimlet Cocktail
Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
45 Minutes
Effort
Pellets
Pecan
Enjoy a sweet sip of summertime. Smoked lemon & honey rosemary syrup, lime, cucumber and vodka make for a sweet and earthy refresher.
Ingredients
How many people are you serving?
2
Units of Measurement:
main
2 Cup honey
4 lemons, zested
4 Sprig rosemary, plus more for garnish
1/2 Cup water
4 Slices cucumber
1 1/2 Ounce lime juice
3 Ounce vodka
Steps
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.Grill: 180 ˚F
2
To make smoked lemon and rosemary honey syrup, thin 1 cup honey by adding 1/4 cup water to a shallow pan. Add lemon zest and 2 sprigs rosemary.Ingredients
2 Cup honey
4 lemons, zested
4 Sprig rosemary, plus more for garnish
1/2 Cup water
3
Place the pan directly on the grill grate and smoke 45 minutes to an hour. Remove from heat, strain and cool.Grill: 180 ˚F
4
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumbers and 1oz of the smoked lemon and rosemary honey syrup.Ingredients
4 Slices cucumber
5
After muddling, add lime juice, vodka, and ice. Shake and double strain into a coup glass.Ingredients
1 1/2 Ounce lime juice
3 Ounce vodka
6
Garnish with a sprig of rosemary. Enjoy!