Oleo Saccharum
A traditional citrus syrup made from the essential oils of citrus fruit peels. The perfect base for punch cocktails and a great way to add citrus notes to drinks.
Calories 34kcal
Cost $3
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Lemon and blood orange peels
- ⅔ cups Caster sugar
- 2 tbsp Boiling water
- 1 tbsp Vodka (optional)
Instructions
- Peel your lemons and blood oranges. Make sure to remove as much of the white pith as possible.
- Add all peels into a bowl and cover them with caster sugar. Gently mix peels and sugar to maximize contact between them.1 ½ cups Lemon and blood orange peels, ⅔ cups Caster sugar
- Let the mix sit overnight to extract as many oils as possible.
- The next day, strain the liquid from the bowl into a sterilized bottle.
- Add boiling water to the leftover peels and sugar mix. Rinse and strain again in the storage bottle.2 tbsp Boiling water
- The fresh Oleo Saccharum will last up to two weeks in the fridge. If you want it to last longer, add a bit of Vodka to it, as the alcohol is preserving.1 tbsp Vodka
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5oz | Calories: 34kcal