Roasted Bay Lemonade

This Roasted Lemon and Bay Leaf Hard Lemonade is a unique and deeply flavorful drink. The combination of roasted lemons and bay leaves creates a rich and aromatic twist on the classic hard lemonade. It's a refreshing and sophisticated cocktail that will surprise and delight your taste buds.

Roasted Bay Lemonade

This Roasted Bay Lemonade is a unique and flavorful twist on hard lemonade, featuring roasted lemons and bay leaves for a refreshing and aromatic taste.

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Ingredients

  • 3 lemons, quartered lengthwise, plus 6 lemon wheels for garnish
  • 3 fresh bay leaves, plus 6 more for garnish
  • 1 cup superfine sugar
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons vodka
  • Ice
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons club soda

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Roast the lemon quarters and 3 bay leaves in a small roasting pan for about 20 minutes until the lemons are softened and browned in spots.
  3. Scrape the roasted lemons, bay leaves, and any pan juices into a large pitcher.
  4. Add the sugar, water, and vodka, then muddle with the lemons.
  5. Let the mixture cool completely, then refrigerate until chilled.
  6. Strain the lemonade through a fine sieve into 6 ice-filled glasses.
  7. Top each drink with 3 tablespoons of club soda and garnish with a lemon wheel and bay leaf.