Grapefruit with a twist

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
⅓ cup Sugar
6 Thin strips lemon peel,1-2\"
3 Large ruby/yellow grapefruit
Citrus leaves,rinsed/patted
Gin or orange juice
Lemon wedges

Directions

The aromatic flavor of gin, which comes from juniper berries, complements the bitter-tart taste of grapefruit. Use orange juice as a non-alcoholic option.

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1. In a 3-4 cup pan, combine sugar and ⅔ cup water. Boil, uncovered, over high heat until reduced to ½ cup. Gently twist lemon peel and drop into syrup; let col. If made ahead, cover and chill up to 3 days.

2. With a sharp knife, cut peel and all white membrane from grapefruit. Over a bowl, cut between membranes to release fruit segments; squeeze juice from membrane into bowl. Discard membrane. If made ahead, cover and let stand up to 3 hours. 3. Spoon fruit, juice, and syrup equally into 6 dessert bowls.

Garnish with leaves. To each portion add to taste about 1 tablespoon gin or orange juice, and juice from lemon wedges.

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