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Suggest a better descriptionINFUSE ALCOHOL WITH HERBS AND SPICES
Place the spices in a mason jar and cover them with grain alcohol.
Seal the jar and let the mixture stand in a cool, dark place for 15 days.
Give the jar a good, vigorous shake once a day.
Strain the alcohol through a cheesecloth into a clean mason jar to separate the liquid from the dry ingredients.
Once the majority is strained, gather the cloth into a ball and squeeze it to release as much liquid as possible.
Save the strained alcohol infusion for later. Label the bottle so you don't mistake it for something else
INFUSE WATER WITH HERBS AND SPICES
Muddle the strained ingredients to break up all of the seeds and create a fine mixture (almost a slurry or paste).
Place this mix into a saucepan and add 4 cups of water. (You may not use all of this, but it's good to have on hand.)
Bring to a boil, then cover and lower the heat and allow it to simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes.
Pour this mixture into the original jar, cover, and allow it to sit for 5 days.
Again, shake vigorously once a day.
Strain the water through a cheesecloth, discard the dry ingredients.
Measure your alcohol mixture, pour it into the original jar and add equal amounts of the infused water.
Save the excess water for cutting.
CARAMELIZE SUGAR FOR SWEETENER
Place the sugar in a small pan over medium to high heat.
Stir constantly and allow the sugar to caramelize until it becomes liquid and dark brown.
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
COMBINE THREE MIXTURES
Add the sugar to the alcohol and water mixture (the sugar may solidify for a minute, but it will dissolve).
Seal the jar and allow the mix to sit for 5 days.
Once again, shake daily.
Strain again and pour into a bitters bottle or small decanter with a tight-sealing lid.
Cut the bitters with the extra infused water (or plain water) by measuring the volume of bitters you have, then add half that amount of water. For instance, if you have 1 cup of bitters, add 1/2 cup of water.
Your bitters can be stored for up to 12 months and there is no need to refrigerate it.
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Serving Size: 1 (951g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 1 | ||
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Calories: 8 | ||
Calories from Fat: 1 (12%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 0.2g | 0 % | |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 0g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 39.5mg | 1 % | |
Potassium 49.2mg | 1 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 1.7g | 0 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2 % | |
Sugars, other 1.1g | ||
Protein 0.3g | 0 % | |
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Calories per serving: 8
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