Traeger Kitchen
Grilled Peach Mint Julep
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
45 Minutes
Effort
Pellets
Pecan
Peaches & bourbon = a match made in heaven. Muddled mint is topped with whiskey and grilled peaches for a smokin' cocktail you won't be able to put down.
Ingredients
Units of Measurement:
Whiskey Peaches
2 Whole peach
4 Ounce whiskey
Pink Peppercorn Simple Syrup
2 Cup sugar
4 Tablespoon pink peppercorns
main
20 Whole fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
2 lime wedge, for garnish
4 Ounce bourbon
Steps
1
For the Grilled Whiskey Peaches: cut peach into slices, then soak peach slices in whiskey in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours.Ingredients
2 Whole peach
4 Ounce whiskey
2
For the Pink Peppercorn Simple Syrup: In a shallow pan, combine sugar, 1 cup water and pink peppercorns.Ingredients
2 Cup sugar
4 Tablespoon pink peppercorns
3
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.Grill: 180 ˚F4
Cook syrup down on the grill for 30 minutes, or until desired smoke flavor has been reached. Remove from the grill.Grill: 180 ˚F5
Increase Traeger temperature to 350℉ and preheat. Place the whiskey peach slices directly on the grill grate and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until peaches soften and get grill marks.Grill: 350 ˚F6
To make the Julep: Muddle 1/2 ounce Pink Peppercorn Simple Syrup with 10 fresh mint leaves and 4 slices of grilled whiskey peaches.Ingredients
20 Whole fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
7
Add crushed ice over the rim of the glass. Pour bourbon over the crushed ice and stir. Garnish with 1 large sprig of mint and fresh lime. Enjoy!Ingredients
2 lime wedge, for garnish
4 Ounce bourbon