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Tonic Syrup

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INGREDIENTS
  • 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
METHOD

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.