Garden Gimlet Cocktail
By Traeger Kitchen
Enjoy a sweet sip of summertime. Smoked lemon & honey rosemary syrup, lime, cucumber and vodka make for a sweet and earthy refresher.
Prep Time
5 Min
Cook Time
45 Min
Pellets
Pecan
Ingredients
This recipe serves:
1
Units of Measurement:
main
| 1 Cup | honey |
| 2 | lemons, zested |
| 2 Sprig | rosemary, plus more for garnish |
| 1/4 Cup | water |
| 2 Slices | cucumber |
| 3/4 Ounce | lime juice |
| 1 1/2 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.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
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 of rosemary.
3
Place the pan directly on the grill grate and smoke for 45 minutes to an hour. Remove from heat, strain, and cool.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
00:45
Super Smoke
4
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumbers and 1oz of the smoked lemon and rosemary honey syrup.
5
After muddling, add lime juice, vodka, and ice. Shake and double strain into a coup glass.
6
Garnish with a sprig of rosemary. Enjoy!
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