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Maui Waui Cocktail

Maui Waui Cocktail

By Traeger Kitchen

One sip of this cocktail and you'll be transported to Pacific paradise. Featuring a mix of smoked and fresh citrus, this is a Maui Waui you won't forget.

Prep Time

5 Min

Cook Time

30 Min

Pellets

Apple
Yields: 1 Servings

Ingredients

Grilled Strawberries
4 strawberries
granulated sugar, for coating
Burnt Orange Agave
1 orange, sliced into wheels
1 Tablespoonsmoked simple syrup (homemade or store-bought)
1 CupAgave syrup
2 Ouncewater
Cocktail
1/2 Ounceburnt orange agave
3 kiwi slices
2 Ouncerum
2 Ouncesmoked orange and pineapple juice
main
grilled pineapple, for garnish
As Neededcherry, for garnish
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 325°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

    325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

  • Step 2

    Make the grilled strawberries: Cut the strawberries in half lengthwise and coat the cut sides in granulated sugar. Place the strawberries, cut-side down, directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook until caramelized, 15-20 minutes. Remove from the grill and let cool

    00:20

    325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

    Ingredients
    • 4  strawberries

    •  granulated sugar, for coating

  • Step 3

    Meanwhile, make the burnt orange agave: Brush the orange wheels with the Traeger Smoked Simple Syrup. Arrange the orange slices directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and cook until slightly charred.

    325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

    Ingredients
    • 1  orange, sliced into wheels

    • 1 Tablespoon smoked simple syrup (homemade or store-bought)

  • Step 4

    In a medium saucepan, stir together the agave syrup and water. Transfer the orange slices to the agave mixture, making sure they are fully submerged.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Cup Agave syrup

    • 2 Ounce water

  • Step 5

    Reduce the Traeger temperature to 180°F. Once the grill comes to temperature, place the saucepan with the orange slices on the grill, close the lid, and let steep for 45-60 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

    01:00

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 6

    Smoked Juice: Pour equal parts fresh squeezed orange juice and pineapple juice into a shallow sheet pan. Place the sheet pan directly on the grill grate and smoke 45 minutes. Remove from grill, set aside and cool.

    00:45

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 7

    In a mixing glass add burnt orange agave, slices of kiwi, and grilled strawberries. Muddle lightly. Add ice, rum and smoked juice. Shake and double strain over ice.

    Ingredients
    • 1/2 Ounce burnt orange agave

    • 3  kiwi slices

    • 2 Ounce rum

    • 2 Ounce smoked orange and pineapple juice

  • Step 8

    Garnish with a grilled pineapple and Italian cherry on a skewer. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    •  grilled pineapple, for garnish

    • As Needed cherry, for garnish

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