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Grilled Peach Mint Julep

Grilled Peach Mint Julep

By Traeger Kitchen

Peaches & bourbon = a match made in heaven. Muddled mint is topped with whiskey and grilled peaches for a smokin' cocktail you won't be able to put down.

Prep Time

6 Hrs

Cook Time

45 Min

Pellets

Pecan

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

4

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1 Peaches, fresh
2 Ounce bourbon
1 Cup sugar
1 Cup water
2 Tablespoon Peppercorns, pink
10 Pieces fresh mint leaves
As Needed ice
1 lime wedge, for garnish

Step

  • 1

    To make the whiskey peaches, cut a peach into slices. Soak peach slices in bourbon in the refrigerator for 4-6 hrs.

  • 2

    For the Pink Peppercorn Simple Syrup: In a shallow pan, combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and 2 Tbsp of pink peppercorns.

  • 3

    When ready to cook, set grill temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    00:15

    Super Smoke

  • 4

    Cook syrup down on the smoke setting for 30 minutes, or until desired smoke flavor has been reached.

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  • 5

    For the Grilled Whiskey Peaches: When ready to cook, increase the grill temperature to 350℉ and preheat. Place the whiskey peach slices directly on the grill grate and cook 10-12 minutes or until peaches soften and get grill marks.

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

    00:12

  • 6

    To make the Julep: Muddle 1/2 oz Pink Peppercorn Simple Syrup with 10 fresh mint leaves, and 4 slices of grilled whiskey peaches. Add crushed ice over the rim of the glass. Pour bourbon over the crushed ice and stir. Garnish with 1 large sprig of mint and fresh lime. Enjoy!

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