Smoky Mountain Bramble Cocktail
By Traeger Kitchen
Good vibes and good times are just a pour away with this concoction. We paired vodka with smoked blackberries, Alpine Liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup to create a refreshing summer cocktail.
Prep Time
20 Min
Cook Time
15 Min
Pellets
Hickory
Ingredients
This recipe serves:
1
Units of Measurement:
Blackberry Simple Syrup
| 8 Ounce | blackberries |
| 1 Cup | Sugar |
Cocktail
| 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 |
main
| 1 | lemon twist, for garnish |
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
00:20
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.
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.
6
Garnish with a smoked blackberry and lemon twist. Enjoy!
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