Bog myrtle schnapps

Name: Bog myrtle schnapps
Total time: 7 d 15 min
Yield: ± 500 ml
Ingredients: 15 fresh bog myrtle leaves (± 5 g); 500 ml genever or vodka (35–40 %); 1 strip of unwaxed lemon peel (optional); 1 tablespoon honey or 50 g sugar (optional)

Updated on 9 October 2026

Makes: ± 500 ml
Time: 15 min + 1 week steeping
From: Bog-myrtle

Ingredients

15 fresh bog myrtle leaves (± 5 g)
500 ml genever or vodka (35–40 %)
1 strip of unwaxed lemon peel (optional)
1 tablespoon honey or 50 g sugar (optional)

Method

Rub the leaves lightly and put them with the lemon peel in a clean 750 ml jar.
Pour the spirit over so everything is submerged and close the jar.
Leave to steep for 5–7 days in a dark place, shaking daily. Taste after 3 days: bog myrtle gives a lot of flavour quickly.
Strain the spirit through a fine sieve or a coffee filter.
Stir in honey or sugar if you like, until dissolved.
Pour into a clean bottle and leave to rest for another week.

Storing: A year or longer, cool and dark. Pour small glasses and drink in moderation.