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Smoky Scotch & Ginger Cocktail
By Traeger Kitchen
This cocktail is wrapped in wood-fired smoke. Brandied cherry juice, ginger and agave syrup are smoked and shaken together with scotch for a rich and aromatic drink.
Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
1 Hours
Pellets
Cherry
Ingredients
How many people are you serving?
2
Units of Measurement:
Smoked Ginger Cherry Syrup
| 1 Ounce | ginger syrup |
| 1/2 Ounce | brandied cherry juice |
| 1/2 Ounce | agave nectar |
Cocktail
| 2 Ounce | smoked ginger cherry syrup |
| 4 Ounce | scotch |
| 1 1/2 Ounce | lemon juice |
| 2 | Slice grilled lemon, for garnish |
| 2 Whole | cherry, for garnish |
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
2
For the smoked ginger cherry syrup: Place ginger syrup, cherry juice and agave nectar in a shallow dish and place the dish directly on the grill grate.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
Ingredients
1 Ounce ginger syrup
1/2 Ounce brandied cherry juice
1/2 Ounce agave nectar
3
Smoke for 60 minutes, or until the mixture has picked up the smoke flavor. Remove from grill and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
4
Place smoked ginger cherry syrup, scotch and lemon juice into a shaker tin and shake with ice. Strain into a glass over fresh ice and garnish with a grilled lemon wheel and cherry. Enjoy!
Ingredients
2 Ounce smoked ginger cherry syrup
4 Ounce scotch
1 1/2 Ounce lemon juice
2 Slice grilled lemon, for garnish
2 Whole cherry, for garnish