Herbal Cordial Recipe
A warming, spiced herbal cordial infused with damiana, rose petals, tulsi, and cinnamon, sweetened with honey and steeped in silver tequila. Perfect for winter nights or heartfelt gifts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 2-6 weeks maceration)
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 2 to 6 weeks
- Yield: About 1 quart 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Infusion / Maceration
- Cuisine: American folk / Herbal
Ingredients
Scale
3 parts Damiana
1½ parts Rose petals
½ part Cinnamon chips
1 part Cacao nibs
2 parts Tulsi
Enough silver tequila to cover ingredients by 2 inches
Honey to taste (start with ¼ to ½ cup per quart)
Instructions
- Lightly crush your dried herbs and measure them out.
- Place all herbs in a clean jar and pour tequila over, covering by at least 2 inches.
- Label, lid, and store in a cool dark place for 2 to 6 weeks.
- Shake the jar regularly and make sure herbs stay submerged.
- After infusing, strain the mixture using cheesecloth or muslin.
- Sweeten with honey to taste and stir to combine.
- Optional: Add a cinnamon stick or vanilla bean and let it age a bit longer.
- Bottle it up, label, and enjoy in small sips.
Notes
- Don’t skimp on quality alcohol — it makes a big difference.
- Keep your jars out of sunlight to preserve all those delicate flavors.
- Want a stronger medicinal kick? Let it infuse the full 6 weeks.
- Great as a holiday gift — just add a ribbon and handwritten tag.
- Let me know in the comments how yours turned out or what herbs you used!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (30 ml)
- Calories: 70 Cal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Carbohydrates: 7g
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