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French Refreshing Aperitif Recipe

This refreshing drink recipe was sent in by Paul from Harrogate aka Aperitif guy and is delicious – look forward to trying it on a hot summer’s day.

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French Refreshing Aperitif Recipe
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Ingredients

For the recipe:
  • 1 litre rosé wine
  • 100ml plain eau de vie, vodka or brandy (I used armagnac)
  • 50g organic dried bitter orange peel
  • 250g sugar

This refreshing drink recipe was sent in by Paul from Harrogate aka Aperitif guy and is delicious – look forward to trying it on a hot summer’s day.

Method

01
Put all the ingredients in a clean bowl, cover with cling film & leave to steep for 3 days.
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Strain through a double layer of muslin & bottle.
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Drink over ice on the patio on a hot evening
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Tasting note:
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Don't worry that it tastes so bitter when you start making it. Once the sugar has dissolved, it's no more bitter than a decent marmalade.