# @cookingwithrel on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DSWG5xCjzgi
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/38000462-cookingwithrel-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-12-17T01:04:34.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Ariel (@cookingwithrel) — https://gondola.cc/cookingwithrel

## Caption

Gifts You Can Eat 🎀 ep. 3: Charred Lemon Gin + Tonics 🍋

Ingredients
For the Rosemary Simple Syrup
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 sprig of rosemary, rinsed

For the Cocktail
1 tsp. high heat oil
9 lemons, sliced in half (to obtain 10 ounces charred lemon juice)
15 ounces becherovka
10 ounces gin
5 ounces rosemary simple syrup from above (or regular simple syrup) 
4 sprigs of rosemary, rinsed
8 cans of tonic water, for gifting

Special tools
Citrus juicer (handheld works fine)
Fine mesh sieve
Funnel or pitcher with pour spout
4 x 8.5 ounce glass bottles
Ribbon and card stock

Make it!
1. Make your rosemary simple syrup first! In a small pan over medium, add the water and sugar. Stir to dissolve over the heat. Once dissolved, add the rosemary and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it cool.

2. Make your charred lemon juice! Heat a cast iron pan over high heat and add the oil. Once the pan starts to smoke, add your lemons, cut side down. Check the lemons after 5 minutes and rotate around the pan if necessary. They should have a deep brown crust and be dripping with caramelized juice! Cool, juice, and strain.

3. Assemble! In a large bowl, add 10 ounces charred lemon juice, 15 ounces Becherovka, 10 ounces gin, and 5 ounces rosemary simple syrup. Stir and transfer to a pitcher with a pour spout. Place a sprig of rosemary in each bottle and (if you have it) set a funnel in the bottle. Pour to the top and repeat with all bottles.

4. Seal and label! Each bottle contains about 2 servings (4 ounces each). On a small card, write these instructions, “Fill a rocks glass with ice. Pour 4 ounces of Gin + Tonic. Top with Tonic Water and Stir.” Tell your giftee to store it in the fridge and enjoy within 3-5 days. Cheers!

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