Grilled Peach Mint Julep
By Traeger Kitchen
Peaches & bourbon = a match made in heaven. Muddled mint is topped with whiskey and grilled peaches for a smokin' cocktail you won't be able to put down.
Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
45 Min
Pellets
Pecan
Yields: 1 Servings
Ingredients
Whiskey Peaches
- 1 Whole
- peach
- 2 Ounce
- whiskey
Pink Peppercorn Simple Syrup
- 1 Cup
- sugar
- 2 Tablespoon
- pink peppercorns
main
- 10 Whole
- fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 2 Ounce
- bourbon
- 1
- lime wedge, for garnish
Units of Measurement:
Steps
Step 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
Step 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
Step 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
Step 4
Cook syrup down on the grill for 30 minutes, or until desired smoke flavor has been reached. Remove from the grill.
00:30
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 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.
00:12
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
Step 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
Step 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
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