Serrano Grapefruit Shrub
Makes approx. 3 cups of syrup.
Serrano Grapefruit Shrub
FLAVOR PROFILE
Sweet, Spicy
DIFFICULTY
intermediate
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Water
- 0.5 Cup Vinegar
- 1 Grapefruit
- 3 Serrano Chili
INSTRUCTIONS
Step one
Peel one grapefruit with a knife or a peeler, reserving the fruit for later. Mix the peel with the sugar to start an oleo saccharum syrup.
Step two
Let the saccharum work its magic for at least half an hour.
Step three
Next, halve and juice the reserved, peeled grapefruit into the oleo saccharum.
Step four
In a saucepan, add the oleo saccharum and the remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer.
Step five
Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat. Cool and refrigerate overnight prior to straining.
Step six
Strain the shrub using a fine sieve.
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