Step

• 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 cantaloupe in half and scoop out seeds. Slice one of the cantaloupe halves into wedges. Set aside.

• 3

  Take the other half, remove rind and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place fruit into a blender, puree and pour through a mesh strainer. Set juice aside.

• 4

  Coat cantaloupe wedges in tubinado sugar and place on preheated grill. Grill for 3 minutes per side or until grill marks form. Remove from grill, quarter wedges into triangles and set aside.

• 5

  In a cocktail shaker, add Traeger Smoked Simple, lime juice, cantaloupe juice, smoked salt and tequila. Shake for 10 seconds and strain into double rocks glass.

• 6

  Add ice cubes to zip lock bag and break up with a mallet or heavy object or use ice from fridge with ice crushing capabilities. Add crushed ice to glass until overfilling with ice.

• 7

  Garnish with a slice of grilled cantaloupe. Enjoy!