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Smoked Margarita

Smoked Margarita

By Traeger Kitchen

Grilled, sugar-coated limes and smoked simple syrup make this margarita stand out from the rest. Make a pitcher to share for your next get-together.

Prep Time

10 Min

Cook Time

10 Min

Pellets

Cherry
Yields: 1 Servings

Ingredients

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12 Wholelimes to yield 1-1/2 cups juice
1/2 Cupturbinado sugar
3 Cupsilver tequila
1 1/2 CupCointreau
3/4 Cupsmoked simple syrup, plus more to taste
1/2 Cupcocktail salt
12 lime wedges, slit in center
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 500℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

    00:15

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  • Step 2

    Cut limes in half, dip into turbinado sugar, and place on preheated grill flesh side down.

    Ingredients
    • 12 Whole limes to yield 1-1/2 cups juice

    • 1/2 Cup turbinado sugar

  • Step 3

    Grill for 5 minutes or until you get some char. Remove limes from the grill and juice them.

    00:05

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  • Step 4

    Add lime juice, tequila, Cointreau, and smoked simple syrup to a pitcher. Stir to combine.

    Ingredients
    • 3 Cup silver tequila

    • 1 1/2 Cup Cointreau

    • 3/4 Cup smoked simple syrup, plus more to taste

  • Step 5

    Place cocktail salt in a low-sided dish just big enough to fit the rim of the glass.

    Ingredients
    • 1/2 Cup cocktail salt

  • Step 6

    Run a lime around each glass rim, dip the rim into the salt and fill the glass with ice.

  • Step 7

    Pour in premixed margarita mixture and garnish with lime wedge. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    • 12  lime wedges, slit in center

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