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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