Categories: Fruits 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
    1/3 c  Sugar 
      6    Thin strips lemon peel,1-2" 
      3    Large ruby/yellow grapefruit 
           Citrus leaves,rinsed/patted 
           Gin or orange juice 
           Lemon wedges 
  
  The aromatic flavor of gin, which comes from juniper berries, 
  complements the bitter-tart taste of grapefruit. Use orange juice as 
  a non-alcoholic option. 
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  1. In a 3-4 cup pan, combine sugar and 2/3 cup water. Boil, 
  uncovered, over high heat until reduced to 1/2 cup. Gently twist 
  lemon peel and drop into syrup; let col. If made ahead, cover and 
  chill up to 3 days. 
  2. With a sharp knife, cut peel and all white membrane from 
  grapefruit. Over a bowl, cut between membranes to release fruit 
  segments; squeeze juice from membrane into bowl. Discard membrane. If 
  made ahead, cover and let stand up to 3 hours. 
  3. Spoon fruit, juice, and syrup equally into 6 dessert bowls. 
  Garnish with leaves. To each portion add to taste about 1 tablespoon 
  gin or orange juice, and juice from lemon wedges.