Grilled Lemonade

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Grilled lemonade creates a next-level lemonade experience. Grilling lemons over an open flame adds caramelization and smoky flavors that will blow your mind!

Prep Time20

Grill Time10

Total Time30

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Grilled Lemonade

Servings: cups

Author: Caytlin McCleery

Ingredients

5 pounds lemons
2 cups water
3 cups granulated sugar divided
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 1/2 cups ice cubes

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Instructions

Preheat an outdoor gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat, about 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Add 1 cup of sugar to a shallow bowl or dish.
Slice 5 pounds lemons in half. Press the cut side into the bowl of sugar. Then place the lemons cut side down on the preheated grill. Grill until the lemons hav softened and the sugars have caramelized into a deep brown color, about 4-6 minutes.
Remove from grill and let cool, cut side up on a baking sheet. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large 2 to 4-cup liquid measuring glass. Juice each lemon through the strainer to catch any seeds or pulp until you have 2 cups of lemon juice.
To make the simple syrup, pour 2 cups water into a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in 2 cups of sugar. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and the liquid looks clear, about 2 to 3 minutes.
In a large pitcher, combine simple syrup with lemon juice to create a lemonade concentrate. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
When ready to serve, combine the lemonade concentrate with about 1 1/2 cups cold water and 1 1/2 cups ice cubes, to taste. For a stronger lemonade, add less water.

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Notes

For a less sweet, more sour lemonade, adjust the ratio of simple syrup to lemon juice by adding more lemon juice or less simple syrup.
Freezer Instructions: The lemonade concentrate can be frozen for later use. Just pour it into a gallon-sized ziploc bag and lay flat in the freezer. When ready to serve, thaw and add water to taste.

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