In the meantime let me share with you something I'm exploring. I am beginning to make more and more of my own syrups, or en la Français - Sirop.
Most recently I've made my own simple syrups, grenadine, and Orangerie saccharum.
I recently discovered a recipe that called for Sirop d' Citron. I was making my girlfriend Pink Baby Cocktail. I had not heard of Sirop d' Citron before! much to my chagrin. I'm going to try that as soon as I have some organic lemons. (No chemicals on the surface).
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| Daisy Mae Cocktail - Pom Syrup Accent on InSide of Glass Photo Credit - Sarah Houghland, Spirit Snob Photographer |
I have begun to realize that using fresh juices is less expensive than the pre-made, pre-mixed versions and is actually better tasting. At one point, a recipe calling for Roses Lime Juice, I actually found a recipe where you can make your own Roses Lime Juice. Which I did. Took a little time but it was only lime and sugar. So check it out. I'll not bore you with you some of the recipes, they're pretty simple it's frankly sugar and citruses or pomegranate juice – we're going to Grenadine, for example.
Just look for some reputable sites. I usually first choose Epicurious as my go to site. Or Marmiton in France. In this case I referred to seriouseats.com
In lieu of a cocktail recipe, I'll offer the recipe for Sirop d' Citron. Try it with some club soda.
While my girlfriend is usually waiting for me to prepare her cocktail, I like to listen to some jazz while I experiment with the syrups. Serve some walnuts!
Sirop d' Citron
425g (15 oz.) of lemon rinds or 6 medium lemons
200g (1 cup) sugar
Slice lemons thin. Toss with sugar and place in clean container. Let stand 2-3 days. Strain over cheesecloth and squeeze to remove all syrup. Refrigerate. (Author's note - I will update this when I in fact actually test this recipe. )
Appetizer - Walnuts.
Tunes - Blue Monk.
Other syrups you can easily make and you'll find preferabl
Grenadine Syrup
Pomegranate Syrup
Roses Lime Juice
Simple Syrup
