Tonic Syrup
Gin's party pal
- 1 L water
- 30 g cinchona bark
- 30 g dried lemongrass
- 25 g angelica root
- 1 tbsp (5.5g) dried lemon peel
- 8 g coriander seeds
- 6 g juniper berries (dried)
- 2 tbsp (35g) citric acid (powder)
- 700 g sugar
- 0.5 tsp salt
Mix citric acid, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
Add water and all other ingredients to a sauce pot.
Bring water to a boil.
Boil 30 minutes.
Strain off solids.
Bring to a boil again, adding the sugar mix.
Remove from heat when all sugar is dissolved.
Let cool, bottle, and store refrigerated.
1-2 tbsp per long drink is appropriate. 5 tbsp in a 1L carbonated water bottle works, too.