Grapefruit Bitters

https://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/grapefruit-bitters/

Day One

• • 1 fifth grain alcohol

  • 3 grapefruits, peeled with a channel knife

  • 1 lemon, peeled with a channel knife

  • 1 tbsp. powdered gentian root

  • 1 tbsp. minced ginger

  • 1 tbsp. dried mint

  • 1 tbsp whole cloves

Day Two

• • 4 oz grapefruit juice

  • 4 oz water

  • ¼ tsp. vanilla extract

  • ¼ tsp. almond extract

  • ¼ tsp. coconut extract

Mix Day One ingredients and steep overnight

Add Day Two ingredients and strain the whole mixture through cheesecloth or coffee filters until clear.

In a large sauté pan, melt 6 oz (by volume) cane sugar until lightly caramelized. Add 6 oz water and stir until syrup is smooth and clear.

Add to alcohol mixture (away from the heat!) and bottle.