Smoky Mountain Bramble Cocktail

Steps

• 1

  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

• 2

  To make Smoked Blackberry Simple Syrup: Place blackberries on a grill mat and smoke for 15 to 20 minutes.

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  Ingredients

  • 8 Ounce blackberries

• 3

  Combine 1 cup water and sugar in a small sauce pan and warm over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and place 2/3 of blackberries in the simple syrup and macerate.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Sugar

• 4

  Strain through a fine mesh strainer and store for up to 14 days.

• 5

  To make the cocktail: Muddle 4 to 5 smoked blackberries in a cocktail shaker. Add vodka, Preserve Liqueur, lemon and smoked blackberry syrup. Add ice and shake vigorously. Double strain into an old fashioned glass.

  Ingredients

  • 1/2 Ounce smoked blackberry syrup

  • 1 1/2 Ounce vodka

  • 5  smoked blackberries

  • 3/4 Ounce lemon juice

  • 3/4 Ounce Alpine Distilling Preserve Liqueur

• 6

  Garnish with a smoked blackberry and lemon twist. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  • 1  lemon twist, for garnish