Grilled Lemon Simple Syrup:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 lemons, halved

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Place the lemon halves cut-side down on the grill grates and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they develop grill marks and become slightly charred.
3. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
4. Squeeze the grilled lemons into the sugar-water mixture and drop the lemon halves into the saucepan.
5. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove from heat and let it cool completely. Strain the syrup to remove the lemon pieces.

Bourbon Cocktail:

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1/2 oz grilled lemon simple syrup
• Ice
• Grilled lemon wheel (for garnish)
• Fresh thyme sprig (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon and grilled lemon simple syrup.
2. Add ice to the shaker and shake well until chilled.
3. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
4. Garnish with a grilled lemon wheel on the rim of the glass and a sprig of fresh thyme if desired.
5. Serve and enjoy your refreshing Bourbon Cocktail with Grilled Lemon Simple Syrup!

This cocktail offers a delightful combination of smoky-sweet flavors from the grilled lemon syrup paired with the rich warmth of bourbon. Adjust the sweetness by altering the quantity of syrup to suit your taste preference.