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Smoked Margarita

Smoked Margarita

By Traeger Kitchen

Grilled, sugar-coated limes and Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup make this margarita stand out from the rest. Make a pitcher to share for your next get-together.

Prep Time

10 Min

Cook Time

10 Min

Pellets

Cherry
Yields: 1 Servings

Ingredients

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12 Wholelime wedges, slit in center
1/2 Cupturbinado sugar
1 1/2 CupFresh Squeezed Lime Juice from Grilled Limes
3 Cupsilver tequila
4 1/2 CupCointreau
3/4 CupTraeger Smoked Simple Syrup
1/2 Cupkosher salt
As Neededice
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Step

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, start the Traeger according to grill instructions. Set the temperature to 450 degrees F (set to 500 degrees F if using a WiFIRE-enabled grill) and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Cut limes in half, dip into turbinado sugar and place on preheated grill flesh side down.

    Ingredients
    • 12 Whole lime wedges, slit in center

    • 1/2 Cup turbinado sugar

  • Step 3

    Grill for 5 minutes or until you get some char. Remove limes from grill and juice them.

  • Step 4

    Add lime juice, tequila, Cointreau, and Smoked Simple Syrup to a pitcher. Stir to combine.

    Ingredients
    • 1 1/2 Cup Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice from Grilled Limes

    • 3 Cup silver tequila

    • 4 1/2 Cup Cointreau

    • 3/4 Cup Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup

  • Step 5

    Place the Smoked Cocktail Salt in a low sided dish just big enough to fit the rim of the glass into.

    Ingredients
    • 1/2 Cup kosher salt

  • Step 6

    Run the lime around each glass rim, dip into the salt and fill with ice.

    Ingredients
    • As Needed ice

  • Step 7

    Garnish with the lime wedge and pour in premixed margarita mixture. Enjoy!

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