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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
Yields: 2 Servings

Ingredients

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1/2 Cupstrawberries, stemmed
1/2 Cupblackberries
1/2 Cupblueberries
8 Ouncebourbon or iced tea
2 Ouncelime juice
3 Ouncesimple syrup
As Neededsoda water
fresh mint, for garnish
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 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

  • Step 2

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

    00:15

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    Ingredients
    • 1/2 Cup strawberries, stemmed

    • 1/2 Cup blackberries

    • 1/2 Cup blueberries

  • Step 3

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

  • Step 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.

    Ingredients
    • 8 Ounce bourbon or iced tea

    • 2 Ounce lime juice

    • 3 Ounce simple syrup

    • As Needed soda water

    •  fresh mint, for garnish

  • Step 5

    Repeat the same process for 3 more servings. Enjoy!

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