Grapefruit Syrup
Grapefruit syrup is quick, easy & cheap to make at home and it's perfect for cocktails & mocktails. Infuse it with herbs for an extra flavour dimension.
Servings: 8 servings (15ml)
Calories: 42kcal
Ingredients
- 100 ml Red/ Pink Grapefruit juice freshly squeezed from 1-2 grapefruits
- 2 Strips grapefruit zest pith removed
- 75 g White sugar
- 1 Rosemary sprig optional
Instructions
- Squeeze the juice from 1-2 grapefruits and pour 100ml in a small pan. Add the sugar and the strips of grapefruit peel. from 1-2 grapferuits100 ml Red/ Pink Grapefruit juice, 2 Strips grapefruit zest, 75 g White sugar
- Heat gently, stirring often, to dissolve the sugar then bring up to simmering point. Take off the heat, add the herbs (if using) and leave to infuse for 30 minutes.
- Strain the liquid through a sieve and decant into a sealable bottle.
Notes
- Do not let the syrup boil: When syrup boils it thickens. Thick syrup is harder to blend into drinks.
- Vary the sweetness: If your syrup is too tart for your tastes, add a little more sugar and reheat gently to dissolve it.
- Thicken it: If you need a thicker surup for a specific purpose let the syrup simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Too thick: Add a splash of water and stir in well to loosen your syrup.
- Freeze: If you want to you could pour it into ice cubes trays so you can pop a serving out as required.
Variations
- Rosewater: Add a small dash to create a gorgeous concoction of floral notes alongside citrus edge.
- Lavender grapefruit simple syrup: Drop in a ½ teaspoon of fresh lavender buds and leave to infuse for 30 minutes.
- Spiced grapefruit syrup: There are a few options (infuse them all for 30 minutes once the syrup comes off the heat):
- Cinnamon: 1 x 5cm piece (bashed up).
- Star anise: Drop 1 piece into the syrup.
- Cardamom: Split a cardamom pod open and drop it in.
- Cloves: Add 2 cloves, (lightly crushed).
- Black pepper: Add 2-3 peppercorns (lightly crushed).
- Ginger: 1 slice of fresh ginger (no need to peel it).
- Herbs: Go with a sprig of fresh rosemary or thyme. Alternatively, try 5 mint leaves or 3 basil leaves. Again, add the herbs when the pan comes off the heat and leave them in for the full 30-minute infusion.
Nutrition
Serving: 15ml | Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.004g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
