Juniper Tincture & Simple Syrup

• 3/4 ounce crushed juniper berries
• 1 teaspoon lavender flowers
• 1/2 cup Everclear neutral grain spirit or 1 cup of hot water for simple syrup

1. Crush your juniper berries in a pestle and mortar to better release their oils, add them to a screw top container such as a mason jar with the lavender and Everclear
2. screw on the lid and give a good shake. Store in a warm dark pace for about a week, give a good shake once a day until your week is up. if making the juniper simple syrup, add ingredients to a small pan and simmer for about 15 minutes, take off heat and and let sit covered for a couple of hours.
3. Strain both versions through a coffee filter so you are just left with the infused liquid. For the tincture store in an airtight container and use a dropper to add to your drinks. For the juniper syrup add 1 cup cane sugar to liquid and allow to dissolve, store in an airtight container in the fridge, last for up to 2 weeks. add to your favorite lemonade or ice tea recipes

juniper berries, lavender flowers, neutral grain spirit

Taken from food52.com/recipes/20227-juniper-tincture-simple-syrup (may not work)