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Claret Cup Concentrate
A sweet red-wine and lemon concentrate to dilute with cold water and serve over ice.
Method
Steps
Step 1
Gather the ingredients: 500 ml good red wine; 500 ml water; 5 lemons, juiced; 500 g white sugar; Cold water and ice, for serving.
Step 2
Boil the measured water and sugar for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Remove from the heat, add the lemon juice and red wine, then strain through a clean fine cloth.
Step 4
Return to the heat and simmer gently for 25 minutes. Let cool promptly, transfer to clean covered containers and refrigerate.
Step 5
To serve, pour a small portion into a glass and dilute with cold water to taste, starting with equal volumes of concentrate and water. Add ice.
Step 6
Keep at 4°C or colder and use within 2 to 3 days, or freeze in portions with room for expansion. This is a cooked wine drink and is not alcohol-free.
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