Charred-Lemon Gin Sparkler Recipe

• 12 lemons, halved
• 8 (5-inch) sprigs of rosemary, cut in half
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups gin, such as St. George Botanivore
• 1 cup charred lemon juice
• 1/4 cup gin rosemary mixer
• 2 tablespoons sparkling wine
• Ice
• Rosemary sprig for garnish

1. Preheat a well seasoned cast iron or stainless steel skillet over high heat. Add lemon halves cut side down and cook until well charred, about about 2 minutes. Let cool then juice, straining out seeds.
2. In a pitcher or quart jar, combine the rosemary and sugar, bruising it with the back of a wooden spoon until you can smell the rosemary. Add the gin and lemon juice and stir to dissolve the sugar. Refrigerate, removing the rosemary sprigs after one hour.
3. Fill a glass with ice. Pour in gin rosemary mixer through a fine-mesh strainer. Top with sparkling wine. Stir once. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary and serve.

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Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/11/gin-cocktail-for-crowds-charred-lemon-rosemary-drink-recipe.html (may not work)