Grapefruit with a twist
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| ⅓ | cup | Sugar |
| 6 | Thin strips lemon peel,1-2\" | |
| 3 | Large ruby/yellow grapefruit | |
| Citrus leaves,rinsed/patted | ||
| Gin or orange juice | ||
| Lemon wedges | ||
Directions
The aromatic flavor of gin, which comes from juniper berries, complements the bitter-tart taste of grapefruit. Use orange juice as a non-alcoholic option.
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1. In a 3-4 cup pan, combine sugar and ⅔ cup water. Boil, uncovered, over high heat until reduced to ½ cup. Gently twist lemon peel and drop into syrup; let col. If made ahead, cover and chill up to 3 days.
2. With a sharp knife, cut peel and all white membrane from grapefruit. Over a bowl, cut between membranes to release fruit segments; squeeze juice from membrane into bowl. Discard membrane. If made ahead, cover and let stand up to 3 hours. 3. Spoon fruit, juice, and syrup equally into 6 dessert bowls.
Garnish with leaves. To each portion add to taste about 1 tablespoon gin or orange juice, and juice from lemon wedges.