Smoked Hibiscus Sparkler

Steps

• 1

  When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• 2

  Place water in a shallow baking dish and place directly on the grill grate. Smoke the water for 30 minutes or until desired smoke flavor is achieved.

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  Super Smoke

  Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup water

• 3

  Pour water into a small saucepan and add sugar and hibiscus flowers. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until sugar is dissolved.

  Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Sugar

  • 2 Tablespoon dried hibiscus flowers

• 4

  Strain out the hibiscus flowers and transfer your simple syrup to a small container and refrigerate until chilled.

• 5

  Pour 1/2 ounce smoked hibiscus simple syrup in the bottom of a champagne glass and top with sparkling wine.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Bottle sparkling wine

• 6

  Drop in a few pieces of crystallized ginger to garnish. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  •  crystallized ginger, for garnish