Grapefruit Liqueur
 
 
Ingredients
  • 3 grapefruits, thoroughly washed
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 750-mL bottle vodka
  • ½ cup agave nectar
Instructions
  1. eel the grapefruits and slice each peel into thin strips. In a small bowl, toss the peels with ½ cup sugar. Use a wooden spoon to gently crush the peels (this will help extract the oils much faster). Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, juice the grapefruits. Strain the juice into a medium saucepan, discarding the pulp. Add the remaining 1 cup sugar, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has reduced to one-quarter of its original volume, about 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and add the the grapefruit peels, along with any liquid that has accumulated in the bowl. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
  4. Combine grapefruit juice/peel mixture, vodka, and agave in a large glass jar. Seal and store in a cool, dark place until ready to serve. You can use the liqueur in cocktails immediately, but the liqueur will become smoother (and more dangerously drinkable) the longer you let it sit. If the mixture starts to taste too bitter, strain the peels and add more granulated sugar - 1 tablespoon at a time - until you’ve reached the desired balance of flavor.
Recipe by Allons-Eat! at https://www.allonseat.com/grapefruit-liqueur/