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Smoky Mountain Bramble Cocktail

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

20 Min

Pellets

Hickory
Yields: 2 Servings

Ingredients

main
8 Ounceblackberries
1 Cupwater
1 Cupsugar
1 1/2 Fluid Ouncevodka
3/4 Fluid OunceAlpine Preserve
3/4 Fluid Ouncelemon juice
1/2 Fluid OunceSmoked Blackberry Syrup
Units of Measurement:

Step

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, set temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.

  • Step 2

    To make Smoked Blackberry Simple Syrup: Place blackberries on a grill mat and smoke for 15-20 minutes. Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan and warm over medium heat until sugar dissolves.

    00:20

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    Ingredients
    • 8 Ounce blackberries

    • 1 Cup water

    • 1 Cup sugar

  • Step 3

    Remove from heat and place 2/3 of blackberries in the simple syrup and macerate. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and store for up to 14 days.

  • Step 4

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

    Ingredients
    • 5  blackberries

    • 1 1/2 Fluid Ounce vodka

    • 3/4 Fluid Ounce Alpine Preserve

    • 3/4 Fluid Ounce lemon juice

    • 1/2 Fluid Ounce Smoked Blackberry Syrup

  • Step 5

    Garnish with smoked blackberries and a lemon twist. Enjoy!

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