Citrus Fruit Cello
Josh Phillips
Preparation
15 MINUTES PLUS 7 DAYS TO INFUSEIngredients
| zest and juice of 4 navel oranges or 3 ruby grapefruit or 7 Meyer lemons or 9 limes | |
| 1 Ă— 700ml bottle vodka (44% ABV or higher) | |
| 450g caster sugar |
Citrus fruit is slowly infused to create a cello that’s bold, bright and full of life. Proof that good things come from patience. This will make enough for a good time and will last forever in your fridge
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Instructions
| 1. | Zest the citrus directly into a 2-litre glass jar. |
| 2. | Pour the entire bottle of vodka over the zest. |
| 3. | Squeeze the juice into a separate bowl, then strain through a fine sieve to remove any pulp and seeds. |
| 4. | Weigh the strained juice. |
| 5. | Add enough cold water to the juice to make up to 700g. |
| 6. | Add the strained juice to the vodka and zest in the jar. |
| 7. | Combine 700ml cold water and the caster sugar in a small saucepan. |
| 8. | Gently warm over a medium heat, stirring until the syrup becomes completely translucent and the sugar is fully dissolved. Do not boil. |
| 9. | Set aside and allow to cool completely (if you can comfortably touch the outside of the saucepan, it’s ready). |
| 10. | Pour the cooled syrup into the jar. |
| 11. | Seal tightly and store in a dark cupboard or pantry for 7 days, giving the jar a gentle shake or swirl once per day. |
| 12. | On day 7, strain through a fine sieve or muslin cloth. |
| 13. | Bottle, chill well and serve as a digestif, over ice or lengthened into a spritz. |
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