Grilled Peach Mint Julep

Steps

• 1

  For the Grilled Whiskey Peaches: cut peach into slices, then soak peach slices in whiskey in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Whole peach

  • 2 Ounce whiskey

• 2

  For the Pink Peppercorn Simple Syrup: In a shallow pan, combine sugar, 1 cup water and pink peppercorns.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Sugar

  • 2 Tablespoon pink peppercorns

• 3

  When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• 4

  Cook syrup down on the grill for 30 minutes, or until desired smoke flavor has been reached. Remove from the grill.

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• 5

  Increase Traeger temperature to 350℉ and preheat. Place the whiskey peach slices directly on the grill grate and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until peaches soften and get grill marks.

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

• 6

  To make the Julep: Muddle 1/2 ounce Pink Peppercorn Simple Syrup with 10 fresh mint leaves and 4 slices of grilled whiskey peaches.

  Ingredients

  • 10 Whole fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish

• 7

  Add crushed ice over the rim of the glass. Pour bourbon over the crushed ice and stir. Garnish with 1 large sprig of mint and fresh lime. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  • 2 Ounce bourbon

  • 1  lime wedge, for garnish