Aromatic Bitters Recipe

• 1 medium lemon
• 1 (750-milliliter) bottle grain alcohol, such as Everclear 151
• 40 drops gentian extract
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
• 1 (1-1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, cut in half
• 4 whole allspice berries
• 4 whole cloves

1. Using a vegetable peeler, remove lemon zest in strips, leaving the white pith behind.
2. Combine lemon zest and all remaining ingredients in a quart jar with a tightfitting lid.
3. Close and store at room temperature.
4. Let steep 14 days, shaking the jar every other day.
5. Strain alcohol from spices and store in a jar with a tightfitting lid in a dark place.

lemon, whole black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, fresh ginger, berries, cloves

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/aromatic-bitters-12039 (may not work)