'Wonderful' 'Refreshing' 'Works perfectly with the other flavours' |
Chinese New Year equals pomelo -- the giant pear-shaped grapefruit & melon hybrid seen tumbling over one another in front of Chinatown shops. Pomelo has a melon-like sweetness that's faintly astringent; the large capsules of flesh burst in the mouth, refreshing the palate.
It was the perfect choice for a drink to go with 67's Chinese style canapés ( Hoisin Orange Glazed Beef Skewers & Unfried Vegan Dumplings).
Teamed with lemongrass, the pomelo produced an enticing blend, unpretentious and nicely balanced.
Mixed with champagne, it was ambrosial; even in fizzy water, the mix was delightful. Perhaps in vodka or gin the blend would be more muscular; test it; let 67 know.
For best results, prepare a day in advance to allow flavours to blend
Cost: very little plus cost of alcohol
Makes: 8-10 glasses (recipe halves nicely)
Ingred:
300gm/generous 11oz pomelo flesh, free of peel and membranes
1 grapefruit, peeled, segments removed from membranes
2 small apples, peeled & cored
1/2 cup boiling water
4 lemon grass, trimmed of dry outer leaves and the bottom couple of inches of fibrous bulb
Prepare a day ahead
Prepare a day ahead
Method:
- Give the lemon grass a couple of good whacks with a rolling pin or equiv until the fragrance released is unmistakeable
- Slice finely; place in heat-proof bowl, pour over boiling water; steep 20 mins
- Pour lemongrass infusion into blender/smoothie maker
- Add all the other ingred; whizz to a fine pulp
- Place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl; pour in pulp, pressing the flat of a spatula against the mesh to extract all the liquid
- Pour into an air tight container; chill 24 hours
- When ready to serve, mix one part cocktail with 1 1/2 parts champagne or other alcohol, prosecco or fizzy water
Comments:
'Wonderful! It tastes exactly as it smells; the pomelo & lemongrass flavours are distinct.' Wine Journalist
'Goes perfectly with the canapés; doesn't override the hoisin flavour of the beef.' Husband of wine journalist
'Very refreshing; tastes good in the mouth.' Mother of wine journalist
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This recipe has been developed by B M Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises. It may not be reproduced without the author's written permission.
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