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Terrarium Bitters Recipe

This easy cocktail bitters recipe will make you want to make your own at home 24/7.
Terrarium Bitters Recipe

Serves: a lot
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 3 weeks

Ingredients

8 ½ cups|2 liters neutral grain spirit (Everclear will work)
6 oranges, zested
2 grapefruits, zested
1 bunch fresh mint
1 bunch pineapple sage
2 bunches fresh lemongrass
2 bunches fresh nasturtium
2 cups Szechuan peppercorns
½ cup cardamom seeds
¼ cup coriander seeds
2 whole oranges, cut into wheels
2 bunches wild edible flowers

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special equipment:
2 large mason jars
cheese cloth

Directions

  1. Split all herbs and fruits into two large mason jars and pour neutral grain spirit over. Seal, shake, and store for 3 weeks.
  2. After they have steeped for 3 weeks, strain off with cheesecloth first and then strain again through coffee filter. Add to your favorite cocktail recipe and enjoy.

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