Smoked Spring Tea Cocktail
By Traeger Kitchen
Settle into spring with this smokin' twist on tea. Vodka, smoked tea, lemonade, Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup and fresh garnishes are mixed for the perfect refresher in a glass.
Prep Time
5 Min
Cook Time
15 Min
Pellets
Cherry
Yields: 1 Servings
Ingredients
main
| 1 | lemon, sliced |
| 1 Tablespoon | sugar |
| 1 1/2 Ounce | vodka |
| 3 Ounce | lapsang souchong (smoked tea) |
| 1 1/2 Ounce | lemonade |
| 1/2 Ounce | smoked simple syrup (homemade or store-bought) |
| 1 Sprig | fresh mint, for garnish |
| fresh edible flowers, for garnish |
Units of Measurement:
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
For the grilled lemon garnish: Coat lemon slices with sugar and put directly on the grill grate. Caramelize lemons until golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.
00:20
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
Ingredients
1 lemon, sliced
1 Tablespoon sugar
Step 3
For the cocktail: Combine all ingredients into a shaker with ice, shake and strain over clean ice.
Ingredients
1 1/2 Ounce vodka
3 Ounce lapsang souchong (smoked tea)
1 1/2 Ounce lemonade
1/2 Ounce smoked simple syrup (homemade or store-bought)
Step 4
Garnish with a grilled lemon, mint sprig and edible flowers. This cocktail can be batched into a pitcher as well. Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 Sprig fresh mint, for garnish
fresh edible flowers, for garnish
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