Category: Alcohol Fortified Tonic

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Immune System Tonic Tincture

Echinacea and elderberry are two herbs used to boost the immune system for prevention and treatment of infection. Combine the health-enhancing effects of mushrooms and anti-microbial properties of eucalyptus and you have an all-round infection-busting tonic.

7 ounces fresh elderberries (or 3.5 ounces dried)

2 ounces dried echinacea root

10 eucalyptus leaves, shredded

5 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, chopped

Vodka

Place all the ingredients, except the vodka, loosely in a large, sterilised preserving jar to about two-thirds full. Fill the jar with vodka. Seal the jar, then store in a cool, dark place, shaking the jar every couple of days for a month.

Strain, discarding the plant material and keeping the liquid. Pour the liquid into a sterilised bottle, seal, label and date.

Take 1 teaspoon in a little water, up to three times a day, as needed.

Shelf Life Up to 2 years in a cool, dark place.

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This vegetable concoction is a beautiful green color reminiscent of a lush, grassy meadow. Gin is the perfect base for the savory ingredients. The preparation of the drink is quick and simple due to the ease with which snow peas and basil are muddled.

3 snow peas

3 basil leaves

Sprig dill

Bar spoon pink and black peppercorns

2 ounces gin

¾ ounce Sour Mix

Garnish basil leaf and pink peppercorns

Muddle the snow peas, basil, dill, and peppercorns in a shaker. Add the gin, Sour Mix, and ice to the shaker and shake vigorously. Double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a basil leaf and pink peppercorns or garnish of your choice.