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chamomile bee's knees herbal mocktail recipe

Chamomile Bee's Knees Herbal Mocktail

This Chamomile Bee’s Knees Herbal Mocktail is tart, sweet, and highlights the unique flavor and calming benefits of chamomile, one of my favorite herbs.
Course Drinks
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

For the chamomile tea

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon dried chamomile
  • 1 teaspoon dried juniper berries optional
  • ½ teaspoon dried coriander seeds optional

For the honey simple syrup

  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup water

For the mocktail

  • 4 ounces chamomile tea
  • 1 ounce lemon juice
  • 1 ounce honey simple syrup
  • Ice
  • Lemon wheel or twist for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Start by gently crushing the juniper berries and coriander seeds. You can use a mortar and pestle if you have one. Otherwise, place the dried herbs in a small plastic storage bag and smash them with the back of a large spoon to crush them lightly.
  • In a small mason jar or heat-proof glass measuring cup, add the dried chamomile and smashed juniper berries and coriander seeds. Top with one cup of freshly boiled water and give the herbs a stir. Then cover and let steep for 1 hour.
  • Strain out the herbs and compost (if possible) or dispose of the spent herbs. Cover the chamomile tea again and place it in the fridge until cool. The tea can be made up to one day in advance but any more than that and it will lose much of its flavor.
  • Next, make the honey simple syrup by combining the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir frequently until the honey has fully dissolved into the water. Make sure the mixture doesn’t get too hot—you don’t want it to simmer or boil, just warm up enough to dissolve the honey. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature before transferring to a small jar and placing it in the fridge to cool completely.
  • To make the herbal mocktail, combine the chamomile tea, lemon juice, and honey syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-20 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a lemon twist. Enjoy!
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