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Pisco Punch with Grilled Lemons

By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Alex Lau
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Alex Lau

This goes down easy, and offers an oh-so-slight smoky taste.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients

4 lemons, halved
2 cups Pisco
½ cup simple syrup (click for recipe)
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup club soda

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare grill for medium heat. Grill lemon halves, cut-side down, until lightly charred, about 2 minutes; let cool.

    Step 2

    Squeeze grilled lemons into a large pitcher and add halves; add Pisco, simple syrup, and pineapple juice. Chill 1 hour. Strain into ice-filled rocks glasses, and top with club soda, about 1 oz. per glass.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesLemonCitrusFruitPiscoEasyGrillingBon Appétit
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