Friday, 15 June 2012

Prescription Pomplecello

Thanks Sue for the lovely Grapefruit from your tree. Not a lover of this fruit myself, I have transformed it into something I do fancy - a little drink. Pomplecello, is the grapefruit version of the much desired Limoncello found throughout Italy. This is my take on the refreshing classic.


What you need....

4 large Grapefruit
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup water
2 cups white rum

Make it happen....

1. Wash the grapefruit and cut it in half.

2. Place the fruit, sugar and water in a large pot and bring to the boil, reduce and simmer for 15 min or until the fruit is mushy.

3. Pour the pulpy mix into a strainer lined with a clean cotton cloth and let the liquid drain into a pot.


     
4. Return the syrup to the heat and pour in the rum. Warm the liquid for only a min, remove and pour into a sterilised bottle or jar. Seal while hot.



 
If you like things dry, serve the Pomplecello with some chopped mint and soda water or tonic. If it's a sweeter taste you seek use lemonade and the pulp of a passion fruit.
Keep it in the freezer for extra effect.


K