Quite literally, this is Latin for “sugared oil.” Use to sub for fresh juice + simple syrup Peel of 4 lemons or limes (no pith)
Oleo Saccharum
Spirit
Cocktail family
Component
Flavors
Sweet · Tart
Makes
Ingredients
- Peel of 4 Lemons or Limes no Pith
- 8 oz Sugar
Method
- Peel lemons.
- In a non-reactive bowl (e.g. stainless steel), muddle sugar and peels until sugar is well moistened.
- Cover and let sit for a few hours or up to a day, shaking occasionally.
- This will yield around 1 cup of syrup infused with your citrus.
- Strain, pressing on solids, and add to a small saucepan with 1 cup fresh water and 1/2 cup of fresh squeezed juice.
- Barely heat enough to dissolve any remaining visible sugar.
- Strain and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Equipment
- Shaker
- Hawthorne Strainer
- Muddler
- Peeler or Knife