Fire and Ice: How to Make Grilled Lemonade


Kang Kim
We're all for throwing new things onto the grill, but we were skeptical of grilled lemonade when we heard about the trend. After trying it, we're sold: Grilling the lemons makes the drink taste caramelized and slightly smoky. To make a pitcher, dip the cut sides of 16 halved lemons in sugar and grill until marked, about 5 minutes; let cool. Simmer 1 1/4 cups sugar with 1 3/4 cups water and a pinch of salt until dissolved; let cool. Squeeze the lemons through a strainer into a pitcher; stir in the sugar syrup, some ice and a few of the grilled lemons.