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Calou (calou)

A traditional alcoholic drink from La Réunion, made by steeping fruit or plants in rum with sugar. Served chilled, it goes with gatherings and family celebrations.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Wash the lemongrass and lightly crush it to release its fragrance.
  2. In a large jar, put the rum, sugar, the zest and juice of the limes and the lemongrass.
  3. Close the jar and shake it to dissolve the sugar.
  4. Leave to steep for at least 3 days away from light, shaking the jar each day.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve and pour it into a clean bottle.
  6. Serve chilled, with ice cubes, in small glasses.

Variations and tips

Ginger flavour. Add the ginger in slices during steeping for a sharper taste.

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