John Myers
Ingredients for 1 servings:
- 8 stalks lemon balm, fresh
- 2 spearmint stalks, green (Spearmint – Metha Spicata)
- 700 ml white rum, 37.5 – 40%
- 100 g sugar
- 1 handful of orange(s) – zest, dried
- 1 handful of lemon(s) – zest, dried
Instructions
Working time approx. 25 minutes; Rest period approx. 28 days; Total time approx. 28 days 25 minutes
consisting mainly of lemon balm
Wash the 8-10 fresh lemon balm sprigs and spin them dry. Also add the fresh spearmint. Place the herbs in a container. Pour the rum over them and add the sugar. If you prefer it sweeter, you can also add 150g-200g of sugar and the dried lemon and orange zest. Seal the bottle and place it in a sunny spot (by a window). Shake it several times to dissolve the sugar. Let it stand for 4-6 weeks, then strain the herbs and pour the liqueur into a suitable bottle. Spearmint, also known as Nana Mint or Curly Mint, doesn’t have the fresh taste of peppermint, but it does have a pleasant flavor and is used in the chewing gum and toothpaste industries. Lemon balm has a beneficial effect on the intestines and digestion and is also used for colds. The same applies to mint, which has a beneficial effect on the respiratory system. This makes the liqueur a healthy gift for good friends and family. Plus, it tastes good and is sure to be well received.
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