Herbal Mineral Tonics ~ general uplifting nourishing supports, are a foundation of herbal medicine. Mineral Tonics are a part of a long tradition for me as well. They can be very tasty and 'rebuilding'. They don't need to contain alcohol, and many don't. This one does!
Here's one of my favourites from many years ago, and a class with famed U.K. herbalist Christopher Hedley.
Note: Adults only! We do deserve some playful tonics, don't we?
Herbal Mineral Tonics can be a new habit!
Try this one!
The amounts below vary with the amount of wine you want to use. I tend to make with an entire bottle, as that's easy and I use a quart sized glass canning jar with good lid. One year, I made a gallon in a huge glass jar and, needless to say, shared a lot of it with friends!~
Mineral Tonic for Adults only!
Ingredients
- Handful of fresh or dried nettle leaves
- Handful of dried apricots chopped coarsely.
- Zest from 1 orange organic please!
- 1 bottle Red wine organic if possible
- Large glass jar with a good lid.
- Add on optional: I have also made this with a handful of prunes raisins, or dates.
Instructions
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Put the nettle leaves, orange peel and chopped fruit in a glass jar.
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Fill the jar with red wine, covering the leaves and apricots entirely.
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Put a top on the jar, and let it sit for 2-4 weeks.
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Strain the mixture and reserve the wine.
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Store in a pretty bottle with a label and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Adapted from Christopher Hedley class
To use: Drink a 'shot glass' or small cordial glass (to be extra festive!)
The suggested amount is about 60ml or ¼ cup per day.
BONUS: Enjoy your 'dose' 15-20 minutes before a main meal, and help your digestion perk up!
I have created an eReport ~ on our home page, which includes another version of this one, and if possible, is even better! Check it out ~ top right corner.
Tessa
How clever! Herbs truly are amazing.
Carol Little
Tasty and yes Herbs are amazing!!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
Wow, this sounds lovely and so special. I've never seen anything like this.
Carol Little
Thanks Em. I love making this sort of concoction. Will post more!!
Megan Stevens
Oh that sounds amazing, so inventive!
Carol Little
Thanks Megan
linda spiker
Yum! looks lovely.
Carol Little
Try it Linda ~ so tasty and easy to make!
Lindsey Dietz
Wine + herbs = minerals? I am all over this. :)
Carol Little
Enjoy LIndsey!
Marjorie
Interesting! Sounds delicious and fun!
Carol Little
Thanks Marjorie! IT is!
Beth
Tasty! I love wine, and don't love my nettle infusion, so maybe this is the answer. :)