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Directions

Saline Solution

1. Combine grapefruit peels with sugar in a medium bowl. Slightly muddle to release the oils and integrate with sugar. Set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, toast cloves and allspice berries on medium heat until fragrant (about three to four minutes). Slowly add grapefruit juice, then the sugar with peels and the citric acid.
3. Simmer on medium-low, stirring frequently until sugars are dissolved, about 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Let cool and strain out solids. Bottle and refrigerate for up to three months.

Grapefruit Cordial

1. Combine grapefruit peels with sugar in a medium bowl. Slightly muddle to release the oils and integrate with sugar. Set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, toast cloves and allspice berries on medium heat until fragrant (about three to four minutes). Slowly add grapefruit juice, then the sugar with peels and the citric acid.
3. Simmer on medium-low, stirring frequently until sugars are dissolved, about 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Let cool and strain out solids. Bottle and refrigerate for up to three months.

Cocktail

1. Combine verjus, grapefruit cordial, and saline solution in a mixing glass.
2. Add enough ice to cover the liquid in the mixing glass, plus a bit more.
3. Stir with a bar spoon for 10 to 15 seconds until well chilled.
4. Strain through a Hawthorne strainer into a five-and-a-half-oz coupe glass.
5. Garnish with the grapefruit peel. Enjoy!