Traeger Kitchen
Smoked Berry Cocktail
Prep Time
15
Minutes
Cook Time
15
Minutes
Serves
2 - 4
People
Effort
What's this?
Fresh, fruity and perfect for a hot summer day. Smoked berries nestled between layers of bourbon and citrus.
Ingredients
1/2 Cup strawberries, stemmed
1/2 Cup blackberries
1/2 Cup blueberries
8 Ounce bourbon or iced tea
2 Ounce lime juice
3 Ounce Simple Syrup
As Needed soda water
fresh mint, for garnish
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 180˚F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.2
Wash berries well, spread them on a clean cookie sheet and place on the grill. Smoke berries for 15 minutes.3
Remove berries from grill and transfer to a blender. Puree berries until smooth then pass through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds.4
To create a layered cocktail, pour 2 ounces of berry puree in the bottom of a glass. Next, pour 2 ounces of bourbon or iced tea over the back of a spoon into the glass, then 1/2 ounce lime juice and 1/2 ounce simple syrup, top with soda water and ice. Finish with mint or extra berries for garnish.5
Repeat the same process for 3 more servings. Enjoy!