Grilled Citrus Spiked Lemonade

Name: Grilled Citrus Spiked Lemonade
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H0M0.000S
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 lemons, halved; 2 limes, halved; 2 navel oranges, halved; 1 1/2 cups plus 1/4 cup sugar; Kosher salt; 8 small basil leaves; 1 to 2 cups vodka, optional

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Level: Easy

Total: 1 hr (includes cooling time)
Active: 30 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 1 hr (includes cooling time)
Active: 30 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

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6 lemons, halved

2 limes, halved

2 navel oranges, halved

1 1/2 cups plus 1/4 cup sugar

Kosher salt

8 small basil leaves

1 to 2 cups vodka, optional

Directions

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Preheat a grill to medium-high.
Combine the lemons, limes and oranges in a medium bowl and toss with 1/4 cup of the sugar to coat. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt.
Place the fruit, cut-side down, on the grill; cook until dark brown grill marks appear, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove to a plate and let cool. Cut 2 lemon halves into slices and set aside for garnish.
Combine the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar with 2 cups water in a saucepot over medium heat. Cook until the sugar is fully melted, about 5 minutes. Let cool completely.
Pour the sugar syrup into a pitcher and add the basil leaves. Juice the grilled citrus through a strainer into the pitcher. Add vodka to taste, if using. Stir, add ice, and garnish with the reserved lemon slices. Serve cold.