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Smoked Berry Cocktail

Smoked Berry Cocktail

By Traeger Kitchen

Fresh, fruity, and perfect for a hot summer day. Smoked berries are nestled between layers of bourbon and citrus for one refreshing sip.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

15 Min

Pellets

Pecan

Ingredients

This recipe serves:

2

Units of Measurement:
main
1/2 Cup strawberries, stemmed
1/2 Cup blackberries
1/2 Cup blueberries
8 Ounce bourbon or iced tea
2 Ounce lime juice
3 Ounce simple syrup
As Needed soda water
fresh mint, for garnish

Steps

  • 1

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

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • 2

    Wash berries well, spread them on a clean cookie sheet, and place on the grill. Smoke berries for 15 minutes.

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    00:15

  • 3

    Remove berries from grill and transfer to a blender. Puree berries until smooth then pass through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds.

  • 4

    To create a layered cocktail, pour 2 ounces of berry puree in the bottom of a glass. Next, pour 2 ounces of bourbon or iced tea over the back of a spoon into the glass, then 1/2 ounce lime juice and 1/2 ounce simple syrup, and top with soda water and ice. Finish with mint or extra berries for garnish.

  • 5

    Repeat the same process for 3 more servings. Enjoy!

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