A digestif is a sweet alcoholic infusion served after a meal. It is usually served straight from the freezer. Chow.com is featuring some recipes for these potent little after-dinner numbers, and the one that really caught my attention was the one utilizing basil. Basil, as you know, is used in workings for love, either to draw love or strengthen. Serve this herby drink after a dinner you have cooked for your significant other, to intensify the magic.
Source: www.chow.com
INGREDIENTS
14 large, fresh basil leaves
2 cups grain alcohol, such as Everclear 151 - The instructions say to use Everclear because it intensifies the flavors of the ingredients, but I personally find it much too strong. I would use vodka.
1 1/2 cups Simple Syrup (equal parts sugar and water heated together until the sugar dissolves)
INSTRUCTIONS
Place basil leaves in a 1-quart glass jar with a tightfitting lid, add alcohol, cover, and let steep at room temperature, undisturbed, for 6 days.
After 6 days, remove leaves and add simple syrup. Stir to combine. Store in the freezer.
3 comments:
Leave out the simple syrup and you can dab it on insect bites to help with itching and avoid infections, too, lol!
Sooo, is it good?
I haven't made it yet, Kim, but I fully intend to. I have some friends who would really like this and I plan on making them a batch as a present. I'll let you know how it turns out!
Mrs.B - If you make a lavender version, you can keep the mosquitoes away completely, maybe! They hate lavender. Silly mozzies.
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