How to make grilled lemon cocktails at home
If you have an outdoor grill, that's fantastic, no matter what kind it is. However, you can achieve a similar effect on the stovetop or with a chef's torch, such as Jo Chef's refillable kitchen torch. The same techniques apply regardless of your heat source: you'll want to char the fruit until it develops a lovely browning, whether that's from grill marks, a pan sear, or quick passes with your handheld torch. The size of the fruit is the main variable here.
If you're mainly aiming for a grilled lemon garnish, cut the lemon into wheels for grilling. This will serve as an aromatic element, enhancing each sip of your lemon drop cocktail. If you plan to grill the lemon and use its juice in a drink like a sidecar or whiskey sour, cut it into thirds to maximize the caramelized surface area. For a drink like a Tom Collins, slice the lemon into wedges. If you're grilling, you can skewer the pieces together, similar to fruit kabobs. Otherwise, keep them separate and turn them a few times in the skillet or torch them on a baking sheet. Allow the grilled lemons to cool before using them as a garnish or squeezing them into your favorite mixed drink.
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