Traeger Kitchen
Smoky Mountain Bramble Cocktail
Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Effort
Pellets
Hickory
Good vibes and good times are just a pour away with this concoction. We paired vodka with smoked blackberries, alpine liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup to create a refreshing summer cocktail.
Ingredients
Units of Measurement:
Smoked Blackberry Simple Syrup
16 Ounce blackberries
main
2 Cup sugar
Cocktail
10 smoked blackberries
3 Ounce vodka
1 1/2 Ounce Alpine Distilling Preserve Liqueur
1 1/2 Ounce lemon juice
1 Ounce smoked blackberry syrup
Steps
1
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 ˚F2
To make Smoked Blackberry Simple Syrup: Place blackberries on a grill mat and smoke for 15 to 20 minutes.Grill: 180 ˚FIngredients
16 Ounce blackberries
3
Combine 1 cup water and sugar in a small sauce pan and warm over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and place 2/3 of blackberries in the simple syrup and macerate.Ingredients
2 Cup sugar
4
Strain through a fine mesh strainer and store for up to 14 days.5
To make the cocktail: Muddle 4 to 5 smoked blackberries in a cocktail shaker. Add vodka, Preserve Liqueur, lemon and smoked blackberry syrup. Add ice and shake vigorously. Double strain into an old fashioned glass.Ingredients
10 smoked blackberries
3 Ounce vodka
1 1/2 Ounce Alpine Distilling Preserve Liqueur
1 1/2 Ounce lemon juice
1 Ounce smoked blackberry syrup
6
Garnish with a smoked blackberry and lemon twist. Enjoy!