Pompelmocello

Ok, ok, last one.  This time, with grapefruit!


Pompelmocello

10 Grapefruits
1/2 bottle grain alcohol or vodka
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups sugar

Clean grapefruits well.  Zest the grapefruits, paying close attention that you do not zest any of the pith.  Add the grapefruit zest to the bottle of alcohol.  Store the mixture away in a dark place for 6 weeks to allow the alcohol to extract the oil.  Lightly shake or swirl the mixture once weekly.

Once the alcohol is ready, use a coffee filter and/or a water filter to extract the peels from the alcohol.

Pour sugar into boiling water and allow to boil for 5-7 minutes, creating a simple syrup.  Once the syrup is cooled, combine with the alcohol.  Allow the mixture to sit for another 6 weeks.

Once the six weeks is over, you can pour the Limoncello into individual bottles.  I recommend sterilizing the bottles beforehand.

Listening to:  Sara Evans - Stronger