Quinine Syrup Recipe

Name: Quinine Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1/4 cup (1 ounce/20 grams) cinchona bark, powdered (a coffee grinder does this well); 3-4 cups rich simple syrup (by volume, two parts sugar to one of boiling water, stirred to dissolve); 1/4 cup citric acid, also known as lemon salt; 3 limes, only the peeled zests; 3 lemons, only the peeled zests; 2 sour or Sevilla oranges, only the peeled zests (or peel of 1 grapefruit or pomelo); 1 cup chopped lemongrass (3-4 stalks); 9 whole allspice berries; 6 whole cardamom pods; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon lavender

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1/4 cup (1 ounce/20 grams) cinchona bark, powdered (a coffee grinder does this well)
3-4 cups rich simple syrup (by volume, two parts sugar to one of boiling water, stirred to dissolve)
1/4 cup citric acid, also known as lemon salt
3 limes, only the peeled zests
3 lemons, only the peeled zests
2 sour or Sevilla oranges, only the peeled zests (or peel of 1 grapefruit or pomelo)
1 cup chopped lemongrass (3-4 stalks)
9 whole allspice berries
6 whole cardamom pods
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon lavender

1
In a covered saucepan, bring all ingredients except the simple syrup to a boil and reduce heat immediately; simmer on low for a half hour, then remove from heat and allow to cool fully.
2
Transfer to a carafe and chill for two days.
3
Strain through a superfine chinois or cheesecloth, or by using a plunger press coffee maker.
4
Return to carafe and refrigerate for a day or two, allowing sediment to accumulate on bottom.
5
When layer seems stable, gently decant off the clearer liquid without disturbing the sediment mud.
6
It should be about 3 cups at this point; add to this liquid an equal measure of rich simple syrup, mixing well.
7
Funnel into a clean, cappable bottle and refrigerate.
8
Makes roughly 6 cups or 1.5 liters.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 1/4 cup (1 ounce/20 grams) cinchona bark, powdered (a coffee grinder does this well), 3-4 cups rich simple syrup (by volume, two parts sugar to one of boiling water, stirred to dissolve), 1/4 cup citric acid, also known as lemon salt, and more.

Yes, Quinine Syrup falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quinine Syrup

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