Hot Lemon Shrub

By Vanetta

as appears in “Lobscouse & Spotted Dog: Which It’s a Gastronomic Companion to the Aubrey/Maturin Novels”

Ingredients

• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 cups rum

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients, stir well, bottle and set aside in a cool place. It will be ready to drink after about a week.

To serve, mix 2-3 parts boiling water to 1 part Shrub.