Post by estatigua (Tiggy) on Feb 7, 2007 12:07:46 GMT -5
Wise Woman Tonic from The Kitchen Herbalist
(all herbs are in dried form unless otherwise noted)
This is made with a good quality cognac and Frangelico. The herbs are classic herbs for female balance, though of course, a man can enjoy this delicious cordial as well. Make this for all the wise women you know and love. It is a bit expensive, but such a delightfully healthful extravagance. This is excellent in coffee or tea with cream, or enjoy straight, in small liqueur glasses. 3 1/2 cups good quality Cognac (I use a 750ml bottle of Courvoisier)
1/2 cup Schizandra berries (Schizandra Berries - Excellent female tonic herb. Strengthening for low energy and weak sexual function and nervousness. Has “all five flavors” and adds an interesting dimension to beverages.)
1 Vanilla bean, broken up into several pieces
1/4 cup Licorice root, cut and sifted (Licorice Root – In Chinese Medicine, licorice root is said to affect all the meridians and organ systems – It can guide chi (life force) into all the systems)
1/4 cup Vitex berries (Vitex Berries – A first to use during peri-menopause or any hormonal imbalance. Helps the body do what it needs to do to bring hormonal balance. )
1 cups Red raspberry leaves (Red Raspberry Leaves – Great tonic for the female reproductive system to help strengthen and tone it. )
3 1/2 cups Frangelico
Directions:
Put all ingredients except for the Frangelico in a large glass jar with a tight fitting lid that you can shake. Label and date the jar. Put out of the sunlight and let sit for 1-6 weeks. Shake it from time to time during this period.
When ready to decant, strain through a fine cheese cloth that is laid in a strainer. Strain into a pitcher large enough to also hold the Frangelico. After the cognac is well drained and clear of particles, add the Frangelico and mix well. Let this sit a couple of weeks and let the flavors blend if you have the time. Pour into decorative bottles. Label. Enjoy!
(all herbs are in dried form unless otherwise noted)
This is made with a good quality cognac and Frangelico. The herbs are classic herbs for female balance, though of course, a man can enjoy this delicious cordial as well. Make this for all the wise women you know and love. It is a bit expensive, but such a delightfully healthful extravagance. This is excellent in coffee or tea with cream, or enjoy straight, in small liqueur glasses. 3 1/2 cups good quality Cognac (I use a 750ml bottle of Courvoisier)
1/2 cup Schizandra berries (Schizandra Berries - Excellent female tonic herb. Strengthening for low energy and weak sexual function and nervousness. Has “all five flavors” and adds an interesting dimension to beverages.)
1 Vanilla bean, broken up into several pieces
1/4 cup Licorice root, cut and sifted (Licorice Root – In Chinese Medicine, licorice root is said to affect all the meridians and organ systems – It can guide chi (life force) into all the systems)
1/4 cup Vitex berries (Vitex Berries – A first to use during peri-menopause or any hormonal imbalance. Helps the body do what it needs to do to bring hormonal balance. )
1 cups Red raspberry leaves (Red Raspberry Leaves – Great tonic for the female reproductive system to help strengthen and tone it. )
3 1/2 cups Frangelico
Directions:
Put all ingredients except for the Frangelico in a large glass jar with a tight fitting lid that you can shake. Label and date the jar. Put out of the sunlight and let sit for 1-6 weeks. Shake it from time to time during this period.
When ready to decant, strain through a fine cheese cloth that is laid in a strainer. Strain into a pitcher large enough to also hold the Frangelico. After the cognac is well drained and clear of particles, add the Frangelico and mix well. Let this sit a couple of weeks and let the flavors blend if you have the time. Pour into decorative bottles. Label. Enjoy!
