Grapefruit and Gin Syrup

Name: Grapefruit and Gin Syrup
Yield: Makes 250mls (8oz)
Ingredients: strip of orange zest; piece of angelica stalk – optional; 2-3 tablespoons gin – Plymouth Gin Export Strength is a good choice; 2-3 tablespoons gin – Plymouth Gin Export Strength is a good choice; 300 g (10 oz) caster sugar; 250 mls (8 oz) pink grapefruit juice; 6 coriander seeds, crushed; 4 crushed juniper berries

Preparation info

Makes
250 mls

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Modern Classics

By Frances Bissell

Published 2000

About

Ingredients

250 mls (8 oz) pink grapefruit juice
300 g (10

Sauce
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Simmer the juice, sugar and aromatics until the sugar has dissolved, then boil for about 5 to 7 minutes. The aromatics are ingredients in the making of gin, and serve here to heighten its flavour. Strain, allow to cool slightly and stir in the gin.