Hot Blonde
The Washington Post, January 4, 2008
- Course: Beverage
Summary:
Chamomile flowers can be hard to find, but some health-food stores, such as Yes! Organic Market (four D.C. locations; see www.yesorganicmarket.com), stock them, as do some Whole Foods Markets. If you can't find them, you can substitute verbena. Adapted from Tiffany Short of PS 7's in the District.
1 serving
Ingredients:
For the chamomile-infused gin- 1/4 ounce (4 tablespoons) chamomile flowers
- 1 liter gin, such as Plymouth
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 6 ounces boiling water
- 1 1/2 ounces chamomile-infused gin
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Lemon wedge, for garnish
Directions:
For the chamomile-infused gin: Place the flowers in the gin. Cover and let it sit in a cool place for 5 days. Remove and discard the flowers using a fine-mesh strainer. Store in the original bottle or in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
For the drink: Combine the honey and water in a mug, stirring until the honey has dissolved. Add the gin and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Serve with a lemon wedge.
Tested by Emily Heil for The Washington Post.
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