Diy Grapefruit Bitters Recipe

• 1 1/2 cups 100-proof vodka
• Peeled zest from 1 grapefruit (see note)
• Peeled zest from 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender blossoms
• 4 dried juniper berries
• 1 fresh sage leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cut gentian root (see note)
• 1/4 cup light rum
• 2 ounces simple syrup (see note)

1. Place grapefruit and lemon zest in a sealable glass jar with the vodka. Seal and shake, then let the mixture steep overnight in a cool, dark place.
2. Add the rum, lavender, coriander, juniper, sage and gentian root. Seal and shake, then let this combined mixture steep for 10 to 12 days in a cool, dark place.
3. Strain through cheesecloth-lined sieve. Then bottle by filtering through a coffee filter. Add simple syrup to the bottle. Seal and shake, then let rest for 1 day. Store at room temperature for up to a year.

vodka, lemon, dried lavender blossoms, berries, sage, whole coriander seeds, gentian root, light rum, simple syrup

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/03/diy-homemade-grapefruit-bitters-for-cocktails-recipe.html (may not work)