Grapefruit Bitters Recipe
- 1 medium grapefruit
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup Campari
- 1 cup vodka
- 3/4 cup sweet vermouth
- Halve the grapefruit.
- Juice one half, reserve the juice, and discard the rind.
- Coarsely chop the remaining half (pulp and rind) and reserve.
- Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until sugar dissolves, and let syrup simmer until it thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Add chopped grapefruit and cook until the grapefruit releases all its juice, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Combine cooled grapefruit syrup (including chopped fruit), reserved grapefruit juice, Campari, vodka, and sweet vermouth in a large container with a tightfitting lid.
- Stir well, cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour before using.
granulated sugar, water, vodka, sweet vermouth
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/grapefruit-bitters-11285 (may not work)