Description
Delightful Dandelion Bitter cocktail whispers wild sophistication from European herb gardens. Herbal complexity dances with subtle sweetness, inviting you to savor unexpected botanical elegance in each refined sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Herbal Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) dried dandelion root (or ½ cup fresh, chopped)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) dried dandelion leaf (or ½ cup fresh)
- 2 tablespoons dried orange peel (or fresh peel from 1 organic orange)
- 1 tablespoon dried ginger root (or 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped)
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon fennel seeds (optional, for extra digestive support)
Liquid and Storage:
- 1–1.5 cups (240–360 ml) 80–100 proof vodka (or brandy)
- 8 ounces (240 ml) glass jar with tight-fitting lid
- Small dropper bottle for storage (after straining)
Instructions
- Gather a pristine glass vessel and carefully layer the selected botanical fragments, ensuring complete coverage of the container’s base with dried or freshly minced herb clusters.
- Select a high-quality spirit – vodka or brandy – and cascade the liquid smoothly over the herbal medley, guaranteeing total immersion with a slender half-inch breathing space at the vessel’s summit.
- Hermetically seal the container and nestle it within a shadowy, temperate sanctuary, creating an ideal environment for maceration and flavor extraction.
- Periodically and gently agitate the jar, allowing the liquid to embrace and penetrate the botanical essence, cultivating depth and complexity over the course of 46 weeks.
- When the infusion period concludes, position a fine mesh strainer or delicate cheesecloth across a pristine receptacle, meticulously filtering the transformed liquid to capture maximum herbal potency.
- Transfer the strained elixir into an elegant dropper bottle or compact storage jar, preserving the concentrated herbal essence with care and precision.
- Chronicle the creation with a descriptive label noting the date and botanical composition, then sanctuary the tincture in a cool, dark refuge, where it will maintain its vibrant character for up to a dozen years.
Notes
- Harvest dandelion roots during early spring or late fall for the most potent flavor and medicinal properties.
- Choose organic vodka or high-proof alcohol to ensure maximum extraction of herbal compounds.
- Gently wash and chop dandelion roots thoroughly to increase surface area for better alcohol infusion.
- Select glass jars with tight-fitting lids to prevent oxidation and maintain the tincture’s quality during the long infusion process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 46 weeks
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg