Have you every heard of Oleo Saccharum ?
What is Oleo Saccharum ?
It is a flavorful syrup that is made from Citrus Peels. The peels are kept in sugar for some hours to extract oils out of them. it results in a sweet and concentrated fruity syrup which is widely used for cocktails.
It is very easy to make .
This process is centuries old .
How to Make Oleo saccharum ?
- Wash the fruits – citrus (orange or lemon )whatever you are going to use for the syrup.
- Peel lemon in a big bowl with the help of Peeler. Try you don’t include the white part underneath the skin. As we all know it is bitter.
- Add sugar into it. Mix it well and cover it fully with sugar.
- Keep it aside for a minimum of 8 hours. Let is rest.
- After 8 hours you will the see the syrup being extracted.
- Strain the liquid in the bowl and then store it in a clean bottle.
The oleo Saccharum is ready to use in different cocktails.
Serve it with Orange juice
- Take a glass put some ice cubes.
- Add oleo Saccharum and then pour the juice in it.
- You can add a little bit of honey too if you want.
Try this Drink at your Diwali party this year.
