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Smoky Bourbon Sour
Summer 2023
Grilling then juicing lemon halves ups the ante in an otherwise classic cocktail. Bonus points (and flavour) if you do this over charcoal instead of gas. Look for agave syrup next to the honey in the grocery aisle. Use Canadian whisky instead of bourbon for a deliciously mellow version.
Makes 1 drink
1. To a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 1 oz Caramelized Lemon Juice (recipe follows), 2 oz bourbon or Canadian whisky, 3/4 oz agave syrup. Shake hard until outside of shaker is frosty, strain into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Makes 1 drink
CARAMELIZED LEMON JUICE
Preheat grill to medium-high. For every ounce of juice required, use one whole lemon, halved. Brush cut surfaces with a little agave syrup (this will help them caramelize). Grill, cut side down, until lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Squeeze through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or small pitcher. Refrigerate until chilled, and for up to 3 days.