For anybody who might like to know about the alcohol. Brandy is traditionally used, because it's warm flavour harmonises with most other flavors. Tequila, vodka, gin, pure grain alcohol, rum, whiskey, wine, and port are also good options. Just keep in mind that the better the quality of the alcohol, the better the end result.
Hey how's can I preserve this without adding honey? I feel that it's not needed and i still want to preserve it, what else would work that doesn't sweeten it?
Dear ma'am: As someone who might want to use this after lunch at work, ergo, no brandy, might one be able to use organic apple cider vinegar as an extractor and get the same cordial effects (perhaps even better?)? I am glad to have found your channel, and am looking forward to learning, thanks and I hope you have a blessed day.
So did you cut open the cotton muslin little bag? Or are there actual squares of muslin? All I find are little tea bag type which doesn't seem big enough when straining?!
Hi Lauren, I've seen organic alcohol on the market, although admittedly it is hard to find. I'd recommend Googling it to see if you can find some in your area. Hope that helps! ~Mason
i feel like for hard spices like this you need the alcohol for max extraction. herbal vinegars are more culinary than medicinal. i mean i'm sure some benefits would translate, just not the full effect.
@@hatshepsutxlll doesn't it depend? Vinegar extracts different constituents than alcohol, I know its great for mineral content but I don't know how much vinegar overlaps with alcohol
For anybody who might like to know about the alcohol. Brandy is traditionally used, because it's warm flavour harmonises with most other flavors. Tequila, vodka, gin, pure grain alcohol, rum, whiskey, wine, and port are also good options. Just keep in mind that the better the quality of the alcohol, the better the end result.
Great tip with the brandy, thank you!! - Gracie
Hey how's can I preserve this without adding honey? I feel that it's not needed and i still want to preserve it, what else would work that doesn't sweeten it?
Thank you, Kami!
Dear ma'am: As someone who might want to use this after lunch at work, ergo, no brandy, might one be able to use organic apple cider vinegar as an extractor and get the same cordial effects (perhaps even better?)? I am glad to have found your channel, and am looking forward to learning, thanks and I hope you have a blessed day.
Your book is great!!! I want to make everything right now :)
Really glad to learn this awesome cordial.
Hope you enjoy it! ~Mason
is it 2 tablespoons of coriander or 2 teaspoons. First you say tablespoons in the beginning then you say teaspoons?
I think she just misspoke. It looked like she used the tablespoon for the fennel and coriander and then switched to a teaspoon for the celery.
What if I can't have alcohol? What would be a substitute
So did you cut open the cotton muslin little bag? Or are there actual squares of muslin? All I find are little tea bag type which doesn't seem big enough when straining?!
Thanks so much for posting this. Kami is such a wonderful herbalist and teacher. It is so nice to see her sharing her wisdom through this venue.
Can this be done without the alcohol?
Good question! Vinegar could work. Give it a shot and let us know how it goes. ~Mason
@@mountainroseherbs Thanks so much! :)
For people that can't handle alcohol, could you use this in a tea?
Hi Casey, would you be into trying this as a vinegar extraction? Could be worth a shot. Let me know if you have other questions. Thanks! ~Mason
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Is the honey also there for its preserving qualities?
Hi Lauren, honey can act as a preservative, but also to make it nice and sweet :) ~Mason
Do you use organic alcohol? If so, where do you buy that?
Hi Lauren, I've seen organic alcohol on the market, although admittedly it is hard to find. I'd recommend Googling it to see if you can find some in your area. Hope that helps! ~Mason
@@mountainroseherbs Humboldt Distillery Organic vodka, rum, and cannabis infused vodka. All award winning spirits.
where can we buy cotton muslin?
Hi Nia, here's some cotton muslin bags right here: mountainroseherbs.com/cotton-muslin-bags Hope that helps! ~Mason
Joanne's can be a good source
Can the benefits of digestive cordials exist if using vinegar (ACV) instead of alcohol?
Yes. Daily cordials or tonic should be Ac vinegar . Allow for longer soak.
i feel like for hard spices like this you need the alcohol for max extraction. herbal vinegars are more culinary than medicinal. i mean i'm sure some benefits would translate, just not the full effect.
@@hatshepsutxlll doesn't it depend? Vinegar extracts different constituents than alcohol, I know its great for mineral content but I don't know how much vinegar overlaps with alcohol