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Pomelo Digestif

Digestifs are boozy after-dinner drinks said to tame the effects of a rich, heavy meal. They’re ridiculously easy to make: Just add citrus peels or herbs to grain alcohol and steep, then strain and mix with simple syrup. Digestifs keep forever (we store ours in the freezer so they’re pre-chilled), ready whenever you want a nightcap or a cocktail mixer. This recipe relies on the peel from pomelos to create a wonderfully aromatic liqueur.

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Easy to make cocktail drinks and snacks for your next party

The recipe can be found in this article

Easy to make cocktail drinks and snacks for your next party

Ingredients

number of servings
1
  • 3 medium pomelos Added to
  • 2 Cup grain alcohol, such as everclear 151 Added to
  • 112 Cup rich simple syrup Added to
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Directions

20 min.
1. Step

Using a vegetable peeler, remove the peel in wide strips from the pomelos, making sure to avoid the white pith.

2. Step

Place the peels in a 1-quart glass jar with a tightfitting lid, add the alcohol, cover, and let steep at room temperature, undisturbed, for 6 days.

3. Step

After 6 days, remove the peels and add the simple syrup. Stir to combine. Store in the freezer.

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