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Vanilla Citrus Sugar

A fragrant rim and finishing sugar for coupes, coffee, and the kind of brunch that turns into afternoon.

About 1 cupActive: 10 minutesTotal: 24 hours

What you need

Ingredients.

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Peel of 1 orange or lemon
  • ½ vanilla bean or ½ tsp vanilla powder

Make it

Method.

  1. 01

    Rub citrus peel and vanilla into sugar with clean fingertips until aromatic.

  2. 02

    Spread on a tray and air-dry overnight.

  3. 03

    Store in an airtight jar and use to rim a glass or sweeten coffee.

Safety & allergens

Make sure citrus peel is completely dry before sealing to prevent clumping or spoilage.

Use it in

A good next glass.

  • Rim Sidecars and brunch drinks
  • Sweeten coffee
  • Finish fruit-forward zero-proof drinks

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