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Black Lemon Bitters

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2 dried black lemons (loomi), lightly crushed or pierced

Zest of 2 fresh Meyer lemons (avoid the bitter white pith)

1 tablespoon dried lemon peel

1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, gently crushed

1 teaspoon dried ginger slices

½ teaspoon gentian root (the bittering agent)

1 whole star anise

4-5 dried Kaffir lime leaves (optional, for floral notes)

2 cups 100-proof vodka (or high-proof grain alcohol like Everclear)

1 cup distilled water

⅓ cup simple syrup (equal parts sugar and hot water)

Combine the Infusion: Add all the spices, dried black lemons, and fresh lemon zests into a sterilized glass Mason jar. Pour in the vodka.
Steal the Flavor: Seal the jar tightly and shake well. Store in a cool, dark place for 2 to 3 weeks, shaking daily to extract the intense flavors.
Make the Bitter Water: In a separate small jar, combine your gentian root and 1 cup of water. Let this sit for the same 2 to 3-week period, or simmer it gently for 15 minutes and let it cool.
Strain and Filter: After the 2-3 weeks, strain the solids out of both mixtures using a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter.
Combine & Bottle: Mix the strained botanical alcohol with the bitter water and ⅓ cup of simple syrup. Bottle the finished product in small glass dropper or dasher bottles.

Course🍹Drink

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥤Beverage

CuisineCocktail

Occasions🎉Celebration🍹Cocktail🎊Party

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰

Created 3 weeks ago

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