Grilled lemon thyme lemonade is a refreshing and flavorful summer drink that is perfect for any occasion. This unique lemonade combines the bright citrus flavor of lemon with the herbal notes of thyme and the smoky flavor of grilled lemons. The result is a delicious and complex drink that is sure to impress your friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of preparation, you can enjoy this delicious and refreshing beverage.
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GRILLED LEMON & THYME LEMONADE
We use our grill for most summer dinners, so we thought, "why not grill the lemonade?" The flavor is surprisingly smooth, with just the right amount of honey and herbs. We call it Thyme for Lemonade. -Susan Jordan, Denver, Colorado
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 OUT
Steps:
- Wipe the grill grates with oil to prevent sticking. Build a high-heat fire. Your high-heat zone should have embers 1 to 2 inches from the cooking surface, with occasional flames licking it.
- Place the lemons, cut side down, over high heat until they are charred and soft, about 3 minutes. While the lemons char, using tongs, hold 8 of the thyme sprigs over high heat just until they start to color and give off wisps of smoke.
- Add the remaining 8 thyme sprigs to a cocktail shaker, squeeze in the lemon juice, and add a couple ice cubes. Shake very well and strain into a pitcher. Add the ice water, vodka, and agave, and stir until the agave is dissolved.
- Serve the drinks in ice-filled glasses garnished with a charred thyme sprig.
THYME LEMONADE
Steps:
- 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.
THYME LEMONADE WITH GRILLED LEMON SLICES
Provided by Food Network
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
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
GRILLED LEMONADE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: medium lemons, lemon, white sugar, water, ice
Provided by Jordan Kenna
Categories Drinks
Time 30m
Yield 8 glasses
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- On a cutting board, halve the lemons and coat the cut sides with a thin layer of sugar.
- Place the lemons on an 11" (28 cm) griddle pan cut side down and cook them over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes, until caramelized.
- Remove lemons from the griddle and rest them for 5-10 minutes.
- Juice lemons over a fine mesh strainer into a half gallon (2 liter) pitcher.
- Once all the lemons are juiced, add the white sugar, lemon rings, water, and ice (see note). Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- NOTE: Do not add the ice if preparing ahead of time. Add the ice immediately before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 20 grams
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND THYME
A grilling recipe that's make-ahead friendly and doesn't have to marinate for hours to pick-up great flavor? Oh have we got you covered.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Chicken Grill Lemon Olive Garlic Thyme Soy Free Dairy Free Peanut Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for 2-zone heat (for a gas grill, set one burner to medium-high and one or two burners to low; for a charcoal grill, bank most of the coals on one side). Lightly oil grate. Pat chicken breasts dry; season generously all over with salt and pepper. Place on a rimmed baking sheet; let sit at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
- Thinly slice 1 lemon crosswise into rounds; pluck out seeds. Place half of lemon slices in a small bowl. Add garlic and 1 Tbsp. oil and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Set remaining lemon slices aside for serving. Slice remaining lemon in half and squeeze juice into another small bowl (you should have about 1/4 cup). Set aside.
- Pat chicken dry again (the salt will have drawn out more moisture) and rub with 2 Tbsp. oil. Grill oiled lemon slices over hot side of grill, turning once, until charred in spots, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Grill chicken on cooler side of grill, skin side down, until skin is browned and starting to crisp, 15-20 minutes. Turn chicken over, cover, and continue to grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breasts registers 160°F, 8-10 minutes longer. If desired, uncover grill, move chicken over to hotter side, and lightly char a minute or two. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10-15 minutes.
- Pull chicken meat from bones and slice 1/2" thick. Place on a rimmed platter, shingling slices. Scatter thyme sprigs, olives, grilled lemon slices, and reserved fresh lemon slices over. Season with more salt and pepper; drizzle reserved lemon juice and remaining 1/2 cup oil over. Let sit at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour before serving.
GRILLED LEMON LIMEADE
Once you see all the lemons and limes cooked and fragrant on the grill, you'll believe the extra steps to this limeade are worth the wait. The grilling jumpstarts the flavor out of the citrus, so that every sip is bracing, refreshing, and uniquely delicious.
Provided by Matt Wencl
Categories Drinks Recipes Juice Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Pour sugar into a saucepan; press halved lemons and limes cut-side down into the sugar.
- 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.
- Place lemon and lime halves sugared-side down on grill and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Place lemon and lime slices on the grill; cook until browned, 30 to 60 seconds on each side.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 7.5 mg, Sugar 37.6 g
THYME LEMONADE
The flavor of thyme in this lemonade lends an unexpected grown-up flair to a summer favorite.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, thyme, and 1 cup water to a boil; stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, gin (if using), and 6 cups cold water; strain into a large pitcher. Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour (and up to 1 week). Serve over ice, garnished with thyme sprigs, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 g
VODKA-THYME LEMONADE
Infusing sugar syrup with fresh thyme gives this vodka lemonade sophisticated, seasonal flair.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water with the sugar and thyme; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat; let cool to room temperature.
- Pour mixture through a fine sieve into a large glass measuring cup; discard thyme. You should have 2 cups syrup. Cover with plastic; chill.
- In a large serving pitcher, stir together lemon juice, vodka, and chilled syrup; garnish with thyme. Divide evenly among eight tumblers filled with ice; serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose the right lemons: For the best flavor, select organic lemons that are heavy for their size and have a bright yellow color.
- Use fresh thyme: Fresh thyme is essential for this lemonade. If you don't have fresh thyme, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of dried thyme.
- Make it ahead of time: This lemonade can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Simply store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking: This recipe calls for 1/2 cup of sugar, but you can adjust the amount to your liking. If you like a sweeter lemonade, add more sugar. If you prefer a tarter lemonade, add less sugar.
- Garnish with fresh thyme: When you're ready to serve the lemonade, garnish it with fresh thyme sprigs. This will add a beautiful touch of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
This grilled lemon thyme lemonade is the perfect refreshing drink for a hot summer day. It's easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. The grilled lemons give the lemonade a slightly smoky flavor, and the thyme adds a touch of herbal freshness. Whether you're entertaining guests or just looking for a delicious way to cool down, this lemonade is sure to please.
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