Citrus Oleo-Saccharum

Citrus Oleo-Saccharum

A versatile syrup made from citrus peels and sugar, perfect for adding a burst of flavor to cocktails.

Ingredients:

  • Peels from 2 lemons
  • Peels from 2 limes
  • Peels from 1 orange
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, combine the citrus peels with the sugar.
  2. Muddle the peels and sugar together until the peels release their oils and the sugar begins to dissolve.
  3. Cover the bowl and let it sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
  4. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on the peels to extract as much liquid as possible.
  5. The resulting syrup is your citrus oleo-saccharum, ready to use in cocktails.