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Ingredients
for
2
Homemade Melissa Herb Liqueur
25 min., ready in 30 min.
Time:
Ingredientsfor
- Ingredients
- 14 ozs sugar
- 1 sprig cowslip flower
- 1 handful Lemon balm
- 1 tsp Lavender
- 1 Tbsp Sage flower
- 2 sprigs red Basil
- 2 Hibiscus flower
- 1 Tbsp St. John's Wort
- 2 bunches Angelica
- 34 ozs Grain
Preparation
1.
Combine sugar with 400 ml of water (approximately 1 2/3 cup) and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Cool.
2.
Rinse and pluck off all flowers and herbs, pat dry and place in a wide vessel. Add syrup and grain and let stand for about 6 weeks.
3.
Strain well through a cheese cloth and pour into prepared bottles. Store in a cool dark place for another 4 weeks. Serve as needed.