Steps

• Step 1

  When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 500°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  00:15

  500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

• Step 2

  Dip lemons cut side down, into the turbinado sugar. Place lemons cut side down directly on the grill grate and grill 5 to 10 minutes or until grill marks develop and sugar is caramelized. Remove from grill and set aside to cool.

  00:10

  450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  Ingredients

  • 16  lemons, halved

  • 1/2 Cup turbinado sugar

• Step 3

  Once the lemons are cool enough to handle, squeeze juice from lemon halves into a medium bowl. Run the lemon juice through a strainer and into a large pitcher.

• Step 4

  Add in simple syrup, vodka (if using), and 3 cups water. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice, sugar or water until lemonade reaches desired balance.

  Ingredients

  • 3 Cup smoked simple syrup (homemade or store-bought)

  • 1 Cup vodka, optional

• Step 5

  Add ice and serve. Garnish with lemon slices and mint if desired. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  •  lemon slices, for garnish

  • As Needed fresh mint, for garnish