Ingredients:
o 2 ½ cups Everclear or other
grain liquor
o peel of 1 large orange
(no pith)
o ¼ cup fresh mint
o 2 cardamom pods
o ½ teaspoon gentian root
o 1 to 2 teaspoons rose petals
or other edible flower petals
o 1 star anise
o 3 ounces dried cherries
o 1 cup water for dilution
if necessary
Method:
1. Combine orange peel, mint,
flowers and ½ of the liquor in a
small jar.
2. Combine remaining spirits
and ingredients in a second jar.
3. After 2 to 3 days strain the
solids from the orange jar.
4. After 4 to 5 days strain the
solids from the second jar.
5. Combine and taste test
diluting as necessary.
6. Refrigerate and store in a
dark glass bottle preferably
one with an eyedropper.
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