Most fancy drinks are sweet—often to a fault. That means they’re also high in calories thanks to all those added juices and mixers. A smarter—and leaner—option? Replace sugar with the char and ash of smoke. Here, we use stovetop-charred lemons. Give it a shot.
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Makes 1 servings
Prep time 5 min.
Ingredients
2 lemons, halved 2–3 rosemary sprigs 1⁄2 oz agave simple syrup 2 oz gin 3–4 oz tonic (diet ideally, if you like it)
How to make it
Preheat a cast iron or stainless steel skillet over high heat. Add lemon halves cut-side down, and cook until well-charred, about 2 minutes. Let cool. In a rocks glass, muddle charred lemons, rosemary, and simple syrup. Add gin and ice. Top with tonic, and serve.
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Most fancy drinks are sweet—often to a fault. That means they’re also high in calories thanks to all those added juices and mixers.
A smarter—and leaner—option? Replace sugar with the char and ash of smoke. Here, we use stovetop-charred lemons. Give it a shot.
For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!
Makes 1 servings
Prep time 5 min.
Ingredients
2 lemons, halved 2–3 rosemary sprigs 1⁄2 oz agave simple syrup 2 oz gin 3–4 oz tonic (diet ideally, if you like it)
How to make it
Preheat a cast iron or stainless steel skillet over high heat. Add lemon halves cut-side down, and cook until well-charred, about 2 minutes. Let cool. In a rocks glass, muddle charred lemons, rosemary, and simple syrup. Add gin and ice. Top with tonic, and serve.
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Makes 1 servings
Prep time 5 min.
Ingredients
2 lemons, halved 2–3 rosemary sprigs 1⁄2 oz agave simple syrup 2 oz gin 3–4 oz tonic (diet ideally, if you like it)
How to make it
Preheat a cast iron or stainless steel skillet over high heat. Add lemon halves cut-side down, and cook until well-charred, about 2 minutes. Let cool. In a rocks glass, muddle charred lemons, rosemary, and simple syrup. Add gin and ice. Top with tonic, and serve.
Makes 1 servings
Prep time 5 min.
Prep time 5 min.
Prep time
5 min.
Ingredients
- 2 lemons, halved
- 2–3 rosemary sprigs
- 1⁄2 oz agave simple syrup
- 2 oz gin
- 3–4 oz tonic (diet ideally, if you like it)
How to make it
Preheat a cast iron or stainless steel skillet over high heat. Add lemon halves cut-side down, and cook until well-charred, about 2 minutes. Let cool. In a rocks glass, muddle charred lemons, rosemary, and simple syrup. Add gin and ice. Top with tonic, and serve.
Preheat a cast iron or stainless steel skillet over high heat. Add lemon halves cut-side down, and cook until well-charred, about 2 minutes. Let cool.
In a rocks glass, muddle charred lemons, rosemary, and simple syrup. Add gin and ice. Top with tonic, and serve.
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