Ayurvedic-inspired rosé spritz
A non-alcoholic spritz infused with medicinal herbs that give you energy, uplifts your mood, boosts your libido, regulates stress and is good for skin, heart, liver and female health.
In Ayurveda, the cooling, sweet and astringent qualities balances Pitta dosha the fire element. Which refers to the heat generated within the body.
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Herbal Medicinal Syrup
Ingredients
3 cups glycerin
3 1/2 cups distilled water
1/4 cup schisandra berries
1/4 cup hibiscus
1/4 cup rose hips
1/4 cup rhodiola
1/4 cup dried rose petals
1/4 cup red clover
1/4 cup red raspberry leaf
1 tablespoon manjistha powder
Instructions
Add 3 cups water to a medium saucepan. Add schisandra, hibiscus, rose hips, rhodiola, and manjistha. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for approximately 40 minutes.
Add rose petals, red clover, and red raspberry leaf. Stir and continue to simmer until the liquid reduces to approximately 1 cup. Let cool.
Pour the liquid into a 24-ounce glass jar. Add the glycerin. Seal the jar, shake well, and allow it to macerate for approximately 7 to 14 days, shaking the jar periodically. When the syrup is ready, strain and pour into a glass bottle. Label accordingly.
To make the spritz: Pour 1 ounce of the medicinal syrup into a glass with ice. Add seltzer or sparkling water. Stir well. Garnish with fresh basil and an orange slice. Serve immediately on a hot summer day, preferably al fresco. Enjoy!