Smoked Margarita
By Traeger Kitchen
Grilled, sugar-coated limes and Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup make this margarita stand out from the rest. Make a pitcher to share for your next get-together.
Prep Time
10 Min
Cook Time
10 Min
Pellets
Cherry
Yields: 1 Servings
Ingredients
main
12 Whole | lime wedges, slit in center |
1/2 Cup | turbinado sugar |
1 1/2 Cup | Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice from Grilled Limes |
3 Cup | silver tequila |
4 1/2 Cup | Cointreau |
3/4 Cup | Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup |
1/2 Cup | kosher salt |
As Needed | ice |
Units of Measurement:
Step
Step 1
When ready to cook, start the Traeger according to grill instructions. Set the temperature to 450 degrees F (set to 500 degrees F if using a WiFIRE-enabled grill) and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 2
Cut limes in half, dip into turbinado sugar and place on preheated grill flesh side down.
Ingredients
12 Whole lime wedges, slit in center
1/2 Cup turbinado sugar
Step 3
Grill for 5 minutes or until you get some char. Remove limes from grill and juice them.
Step 4
Add lime juice, tequila, Cointreau, and Smoked Simple Syrup to a pitcher. Stir to combine.
Ingredients
1 1/2 Cup Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice from Grilled Limes
3 Cup silver tequila
4 1/2 Cup Cointreau
3/4 Cup Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup
Step 5
Place the Smoked Cocktail Salt in a low sided dish just big enough to fit the rim of the glass into.
Ingredients
1/2 Cup kosher salt
Step 6
Run the lime around each glass rim, dip into the salt and fill with ice.
Ingredients
As Needed ice
Step 7
Garnish with the lime wedge and pour in premixed margarita mixture. Enjoy!
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