smoked lemonade with z grill simple syrup
INGREDIENTS
16 Whole Lemons, cut in half
1/2 Cup turbinado sugar
3 Cup Your Favorite Smoked Simple Syrup
3 Cup water
1 Cup vodka
lemon slices, for garnish
PREPARATION
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set Z Grill temperature to 500°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
2
Dip lemons cut side down, into the turbinado sugar. Place lemons cut side down directly on the grill grate and grill 5 to 10 minutes or until grill marks develop and sugar is caramelized. Remove from grill and set aside to cool.
3
Once the lemons are cool enough to handle, squeeze juice from lemon halves into a medium bowl. Run the lemon juice through a strainer and into a large pitcher.
4
Add in simple syrup, vodka (if using), and 3 cups water. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice, sugar or water until lemonade reaches desired balance.
5
Add ice and serve. Garnish with lemon slices and mint if desired. Enjoy!