Smoked Lemonade
By Traeger Kitchen
Cool off with this refreshing Traeger take on a classic. Fresh-cut lemons are dipped in sugar and grilled to caramelized perfection, before getting squeezed into a smoked simple syrup and ice cold water mix.
Prep Time
5 Min
Cook Time
10 Min
Pellets
Apple
Ingredients
This recipe serves:
6
Units of Measurement:
main
| 16 | lemons, halved |
| 1/2 Cup | turbinado sugar |
| 3 Cup | smoked simple syrup (homemade or store-bought) |
| 1 Cup | vodka, optional |
| lemon slices, for garnish | |
| As Needed | fresh mint, for garnish |
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 500°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
00:15
2
Dip lemons cut side down, into the turbinado sugar. Place lemons cut side down directly on the grill grate and grill 5 to 10 minutes or until grill marks develop and sugar is caramelized. Remove from grill and set aside to cool.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
00:10
3
Once the lemons are cool enough to handle, squeeze juice from lemon halves into a medium bowl. Run the lemon juice through a strainer and into a large pitcher.
4
Add in simple syrup, vodka (if using), and 3 cups water. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice, sugar or water until lemonade reaches desired balance.
5
Add ice and serve. Garnish with lemon slices and mint if desired. Enjoy!
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