One-Bottle Cocktail: Grilled Margarita

So for some reason unbeknownst to us our son and his new bride gave us a cocktail book for which was great as it is called the ONE BOTTLE COCKTAIL by Maggie Hoffman --which means just one type of liquor required. This fun one was delicious and we can't wait to try more!!

Ingredients

• 2 large or 3 small lemons plus 2 lemon wheels
• 4 ounces reposado or añejo tequila
• 1-1/4 ounces 2:1 honey syrup (recipe below)
•  Garnish with 2 rosemary sprigs and two pinches flaky salt (optional)

Servings: drinks

Instructions

1. Preheat a grill to medium-high or warm a skillet over medium-high heat. Cut whole lemons in half and place cut sides down on the hot grill or skillet. Add lemon wheels to grill or skillet. Cook until lemon flesh is browned, about 4 to 6 minutes. (There’s no need to cook both sides of the wheels.) Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Set aside lemon wheels for garnish. Juice lemon halves and measure out 2 ounces grilled lemon juice. (Use any extra in salad dressing!)
2. Combine measured lemon juice, tequila, and honey syrup in a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into 2 chilled coupe glasses or ice-filled rocks glasses. Garnish with grilled lemon wheels (charred side up), rosemary sprig, and a pinch of flaky salt if desired.

To make the 2:1 HONEY SYRUP: Mix two parts (say, 1 ounce) honey with one part (so, ½ ounce) hot water and stir until dissolved.