In a small saucepan, combine sugar, 1 cup water, and juniper berries. Simmer gently for 20 minutes. Let stand uncovered for 4 hours. Strain to make juniper syrup.
In a cocktail shaker, combine lime juice and juniper syrup. Pour into ice-filled highball glasses. Top with tonic water. Serve, garnishing with lime slices.
...and anxiety, and as an aphrodisiac, diuretic, general tonic, and adaptogen (a category of plants that help one cope with physical, chemical, and emotional stressors). In Africa, various peoples use...
...chilling you can strain out flowers from syrup (optional) *If you want the syrup to be sweeter, add equal amounts of sugar and water when making simple syrup Out of...
...The Character of Herbs for Design Needs Hedges and Hedgerows: draw living lines, define walkways, create privacy, and more. Elderberry (Sambucus), hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), lavender (Lavandula), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), rugosa...
...can be as simple as infusing it in a simple syrup or honey, then mixing it into lemonade, iced tea, coffee, cocktails, or even meringue. Use a tea ball with...
...related to the one that means “dog” or “wolf,”, hence the common name wolfberry. In the U.S. the fruit is commonly called goji berry, from the Americanized pronunciation of gouqi...
...orange peel ½ teaspoon cinnamon chips or a broken stick ½ teaspoon vanilla bean (or a few drops of vanilla stirred in after steeping) Honey or maple syrup, to taste...
...dried rosemary 1 cinnamon stick Simmer the berries for 10 minutes, then add the Tulsi, rosemary, and cinnamon and steep 5 minutes more. Strain, add honey or maple syrup and...
...a myriad of culinary creations. I often turn these fragrant herbs in flavorful teas, simple syrups, and mocktails, which are perfect for sipping in the shade on a hot summer...
...skins, yellow and orange pansies, turmeric root, tea oil leaves, bayberry leaves, Oregon grape stem, blueberries, butterfly pea flowers, red cabbage, lavender, eucalyptus, black tea, and coffee. A breakdown of...
