Jim Meehan
Grilled Applejack O'Lantern Cocktail
Prep Time
10
Minutes
Cook Time
30
Minutes
Serves
1
People
Effort
What's this?
Tis' the season for all things pumpkin. Pour some cold weather flavor in a glass and enjoy this perfect mashup of pumpkin ale, apple brandy, smoked simple syrup, some tangy citrus and garnish with a wood-fired grilled orange wheel.
Ingredients
1 orange, sliced
6 Ounce Dogfish Head Punkin Ale
1/2 Ounce Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup
1 Ounce Apple Brandy
1/2 Ounce lemon juice
1/2 Ounce orange juice
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 500℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.2
For the grilled oranges: Place orange wheels directly on the grill grate and cook 20-30 minutes, or until the fruit begins to caramelize. Remove from grill and let cool.3
Combine all ingredients in a chilled collins glass. Garnish with half a grilled orange wheel studded with three cloves. Enjoy!