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Ingredients
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Spruce Infusion
Yarrow Syrup
Birch Garnish
Method
Spruce Infusion
- 1
Prepare the Spruce Infusion
In a medium saucepan, bring 500 ml of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 100 grams of fresh spruce tips. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool. Strain the infusion into a clean container and set aside.
Yarrow Syrup
- 2
Make the Yarrow Syrup
In another saucepan, combine 250 ml of water with 50 grams of dried yarrow flowers. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain the mixture to remove the flowers. Return the liquid to the pan, add 200 grams of sugar, and heat gently until the sugar dissolves completely. Allow the syrup to cool, then transfer it to a bottle.
Birch Garnish
- 3
Prepare the Birch Garnish
Collect 100 ml of fresh birch sap. Wash and rinse 10 fresh birch leaves thoroughly. Set them aside for garnishing.