Grapefruit Bitters Recipe
Brighten up your cocktail game with homemade grapefruit bitters. This citrus-forward elixir adds a refreshing twist to classic and contemporary drinks.
Servings: 50
Calories: 38kcal
Equipment
- Jar
- Coffee filter
Ingredients
- 750 mL vodka 100 proof
- 1 grapefruit zest only
- 1 lemon zest only
- 1/2 tsp dried lavender blossoms
- 4 dried juniper berries
- 1 fresh sage leaf
- 1/2 tsp whole coriander seeds
- 2 oz simple syrup
- 20 drops gentian extract
Instructions
- Combine the grapefruit and lemon zest with the vodka in a sealed glass jar. Shake vigorously, then let the mixture steep overnight in a cool, dark place.
- After the initial steep, add the lavender, coriander, juniper berries, sage, and gentian root to the jar. Seal and shake again,then let the mixture steep for an additional 14 days.
- Strain the infused liquid through a coffee filter into a dark glass bottle. Stir in the simple syrup, seal tightly, and store in a cool, dark place. Your grapefruit bitters will keep for up to a year.
Nutrition
Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.05mg