Grilled Lemon Limeade

Lemons and limes are charred and juiced, then mixed with sugar to create this grilled fruit limeade drink that is perfect for summer.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 173 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 lime, sliced
• 1 lemon, sliced
• ice cubes
• 8 lemons, halved
• 8 limes, halved
• 4 cups water, divided, or to taste
• 1.5 cups white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Pour sugar into a saucepan; press halved lemons and limes cut-side down into the sugar.

Step 3

Set the saucepan with remaining sugar on grill; stir in 2 cups of water and whisk over the heat until dissolved into a syrup. Let cool.

Step 4

Place lemon and lime halves sugared-side down on grill and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Place lemon and lime slices on the grill; cook until browned, 30 to 60 seconds on each side.

Step 6

Juice halved lemons and limes into a large pitcher. Add syrup and 2 cups water to the juice, 1/2 cup at a time, until the limeade achieves desired sweetness. Pour limeade into glasses filled with ice; garnish each glass with a grilled citrus slice.