German Preserved Fruit in Rum (Rumtopf) Recipe

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Ingredients (16)

  • Strawberries, or any berry, hulled
  • Cherries, pitted
  • 8 ounces granulated sugar, per pound of fruit
  • 1 (750-milliliter) bottle 108-proof dark rum, per pound of fruit
  • Apricots, pitted
  • Peaches, peeled and pitted
  • Plums, pitted
  • Seedless grapes, stems removed
  • Nectarines, peeled and pitted
  • Pears, peeled and cored
  • Raspberries, cleaned
  • Pineapple, canned
  • Walnuts, halved,
  • Raisins, to taste
  • 2 cinnamon sticks, optional
  • 2 pods star anise, optional

Directions

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French 75

The epitome of elegance in a cocktail glass - Francés 75. An effervescent delight blends the botanicals of gin with lemon, balanced beautifully by a dash of sugar syrup and a generous topping of champagne, adding a sparkling sophistication.

Ingredients (6)

  • 1 oz. Tanqueray No. TEN Gin
  • 0.75 oz. Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 oz. Simple Syrup
  • 2 oz. Brut Champagne
  • Lemon Twist Garnish
  • <i>*Approximate serving size is 1.4 servings. Please enjoy responsibly. </i>

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