Homemade Antillean Shrubb by @healthyalie

30 min

20 servings

🍊

5.4

Orange zest

🍦

1.4

Vanilla pod

🪵

1.4

Cinnamon stick

🥃

1.1 l

Rhum agricole

🍬

410 g

Cane sugar

💧

680 ml

Water

🍦

Vanilla

🪵

Cinnamon

Orange essence

🍯

Cane syrup

  1. Zest
    • Orange zest

    Zest 4 oranges (or other citrus fruits) and spread the zest on a tray or plate without overlapping.

  2. Step
    • Orange zest

    Dry the zest, either in the sun for 3 to 5 days until fully dry and rigid, or in the oven at 65°C for 2 hours, turning halfway through.

  3. Place
    • Orange zest
    • Vanilla pod
    • Cinnamon stick

    Once dry, place the zest in a jar with the split vanilla pod, the cinnamon stick and the rhum agricole.

  4. Seal
    • Orange zest

    Seal the jar tightly and let it macerate for at least two weeks (or three weeks) to obtain the orange essence.

  5. Simmer
    • Cane sugar
    • Water
    • Vanilla

    Bring the cane sugar, water, a little vanilla and a little cinnamon to a boil, then simmer for a few minutes until the sugar is fully dissolved.

  6. Cool
    • Cane syrup

    Let the syrup cool before use.

  7. Mix
    • Orange essence
    • Cane syrup
    • Rhum agricole

    In a large bowl, mix the orange essence, the cane syrup and the rhum agricole.

  8. Step

    Taste and adjust the sweetness to your preference.

  9. Rest

    Bottle the mixture and let it rest until Christmas.

Homemade Antillean Shrubb by @healthyalie

30 min

20 servings

🍊

5.4

Orange zest

🍦

1.4

Vanilla pod

🪵

1.4

Cinnamon stick

🥃

1.1 l

Rhum agricole

🍬

410 g

Cane sugar

💧

680 ml

Water

🍦

Vanilla

🪵

Cinnamon

Orange essence

🍯

Cane syrup

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Zest 4 oranges (or other citrus fruits) and spread the zest on a tray or plate without overlapping.

    🍊Orange zest
    🍋Zester
    🍳Tray

  2. Step 2/9

    Dry the zest, either in the sun for 3 to 5 days until fully dry and rigid, or in the oven at 65°C for 2 hours, turning halfway through.

    🍊Orange zest
    🍳Tray

  3. Step 3/9

    Once dry, place the zest in a jar with the split vanilla pod, the cinnamon stick and the rhum agricole.

    🍊Orange zest
    🍦Vanilla pod
    🪵Cinnamon stick
    🥃Rhum agricole
    🫙Jar

  4. Step 4/9

    Seal the jar tightly and let it macerate for at least two weeks (or three weeks) to obtain the orange essence.

    🫙Jar

  5. Step 5/9

    Bring the cane sugar, water, a little vanilla and a little cinnamon to a boil, then simmer for a few minutes until the sugar is fully dissolved.

    🍬Cane sugar
    💧Water
    🍦Vanilla
    🪵Cinnamon
    🍲Saucepan

  6. Step 6/9

    Let the syrup cool before use.

    🍯Cane syrup
    🍲Saucepan

  7. Step 7/9

    In a large bowl, mix the orange essence, the cane syrup and the rhum agricole.

    Orange essence
    🍯Cane syrup
    🥃Rhum agricole
    🥣Large bowl

  8. Step 8/9

    Taste and adjust the sweetness to your preference.

  9. Step 9/9

    Bottle the mixture and let it rest until Christmas.

    🧴Bottle

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Fruits, Spices, Alcohol, Sugar, Liquid

Ingredients

Orange zest, Vanilla pod, Cinnamon stick, Rhum agricole, Cane sugar, Water, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Orange essence, Cane syrup

Notes

Orange zest (zest of 4 oranges, or other citrus fruits), Vanilla pod (split lengthwise), Rhum agricole (for the orange essence), Cane sugar (for the syrup), Water (for the syrup)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Low-Fat, Low-Sodium, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, soy-free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian

Calories

120 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 0g, Carbohydrates: 12g, Fat: 0g, Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 11g, Alcohol: 10g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 15mg, Calcium: 3mg, Sodium: 2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 3mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Tray, Jar, Saucepan, Large bowl, Bottle, Zester

Appliances

Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Drink

Occasions

Christmas

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@healthyalie

Origin

Cuisine

Caribbean, Creole

Geographic

Guadeloupe, Antilles (Guadeloupe/Martinique)

Various

Aspect

Texture

Liquid, Syrupy

Flavors

Citrus, Spiced, Sweet, Vanilla, Cinnamon

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

maceration (orange essence) : 2 to 3 weeks (sealed jar,room temperature,away from direct sunlight), resting after bottling : several weeks (until Christmas) (sealed bottle,room temperature,cool, dark place), long-term storage : several months to a year (sealed bottle,room temperature or cool pantry,away from light)