Spiced Cider Brew Cocktail
By Jeffrey Morgenthaler
Grilled lemon juice, smoked simple syrup, and apple cider are spiced with whiskey, fernet and garnished with orange peel twists and cinnamon sticks. Serve this punch bowl-style drink with dry ice for a dramatic finish.
Prep Time
10 Min
Cook Time
20 Min
Pellets
Oak
Yields: 2 Servings
Ingredients
main
4 | lemons, to yield 1 cup grilled lemon juice |
1 Bottle | (750ml) bottle rye whiskey |
1 Quart | fresh apple cider |
1 Cup | Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup |
3 Ounce | Fernet-Branca |
1 Teaspoon | Angostura bitters |
cinnamon sticks | |
orange peel twists, for garnish | |
dry ice, optional |
Units of Measurment:
Step
Step 1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 500℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
Step 2
For the grilled lemon juice: Slice the lemons in half and place cut side down directly on the grill grate. Cook until they have grill marks and have started to caramelize, about 20 minutes. Juice, strain and cool.
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500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
Ingredients
4 lemons, to yield 1 cup grilled lemon juice
Step 3
In a punch bowl or large container, combine all ingredients except the orange peel twists and dry ice. Chill for 1 to 4 hours, covered, in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
1 Bottle (750ml) bottle rye whiskey
1 Quart fresh apple cider
1 Cup Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup
3 Ounce Fernet-Branca
1 Teaspoon Angostura bitters
cinnamon sticks
Step 4
Serve with blocks of dry ice and garnish with orange peel twist. Enjoy!
Ingredients
orange peel twists, for garnish
dry ice, optional
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