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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 Minutes
Cook Time
45 Minutes
Pellets
Pecan
Ingredients
How many people are you serving?
2
Units of Measurement:
Whiskey Peaches
| 2 Whole | peach |
| 4 Ounce | whiskey |
Pink Peppercorn Simple Syrup
| 2 Cup | Sugar |
| 4 Tablespoon | pink peppercorns |
main
| 20 Whole | fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish |
| 4 Ounce | bourbon |
| 2 | lime wedge, for garnish |
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
2 Whole peach
4 Ounce whiskey
2
For the Pink Peppercorn Simple Syrup: In a shallow pan, combine sugar, 1 cup water and pink peppercorns.
Ingredients
2 Cup Sugar
4 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
20 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
4 Ounce bourbon
2 lime wedge, for garnish