Best Grilled Lemon Thyme Lemonade Recipes

Grilled Lemon & Thyme Lemonade image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Steps:

In a small bowl, soak thyme sprigs in 1 cup water while preparing lemons. Place 1/4 cup sugar on a plate; dip cut sides of lemons in sugar., Cover and grill lemons, cut side down, over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly. Drain thyme; grill for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once., In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, honey and remaining sugar; bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Remove from the heat. Add grilled thyme sprigs and extract; let stand for 1 hour to steep. Discard thyme., Meanwhile, squeeze lemons to obtain 1-1/2 cups juice; strain. In a large pitcher, combine 5 cups cold water, thyme syrup and lemon juice. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts :

Thyme Lemonade with Grilled Lemon Slices image

Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lemon, cut into 1/3-inch-thick rounds
2 tablespoons sugar
6 cups favorite lemonade, such as Thyme Lemonade, recipe follows
Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
Dust the lemon slices in the sugar, shaking off the excess. Grill until the sugar begins to caramelize and the lemon slices are lightly charred, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Let cool completely.
To serve, pour the lemonade into tall glasses with ice. Add a sprig of thyme and a grilled lemon slice. Serve immediately.
Bring 1 bunch thyme and 1 1/2 cups each sugar and water to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let cool, then strain the syrup into an ice-filled pitcher. Stir in 2 cups each fresh lemon juice and cold water. Serve over ice with thyme sprigs and lemon slices.
Recipe courtesy of Food Network Magazine