Photo: Johann Georg Sturm (Painter: Jacob Sturm), Public domain · source
Syrup · From Bladwijzer
Dragonhead syrup
- Makes: ± 800 ml
- Time: 20 min + overnight steeping
- From: Moldavian dragonhead
Ingredients
- 2 good handfuls of flowering dragonhead tops (about 40 g)
- 500 ml water
- 500 g sugar
- 1 unwaxed lemon
Method
- Rinse the tops briefly and leave to drain. Wash the lemon and cut it into slices.
- Bring the water and sugar to the boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
- Take the pan off the heat, add the tops and lemon slices, cover and leave to steep overnight.
- Strain, bring the syrup back to the boil and pour it hot into clean bottles rinsed with boiling water. Seal straight away.
- Dilute 1 part syrup with 5 parts still or sparkling water for a refreshing lemonade.
Storing: A month in the fridge; use an opened bottle within two weeks.