Traeger Kitchen
Smoked Margarita
Prep Time
10
Minutes
Cook Time
10
Minutes
Serves
1 - 1
People
Effort
What's this?
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.
Ingredients
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
Steps
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.2
Cut limes in half, dip into turbinado sugar and place on preheated grill flesh side down.3
Grill for 5 minutes or until you get some char. Remove limes from grill and juice them.4
Add lime juice, tequila, Cointreau, and Smoked Simple Syrup to a pitcher. Stir to combine.5
Place the Smoked Cocktail Salt in a low sided dish just big enough to fit the rim of the glass into.6
Run the lime around each glass rim, dip into the salt and fill with ice.7
Garnish with the lime wedge and pour in premixed margarita mixture. Enjoy!