Home Made Vermouth

Servings: 3 @ 250 ml

Ingredients

Qty Ingredient
1 tsp wormwood
1/2 tsp gentian root
1/2 tsp chamomile flowers
1/2 tsp juniper berries
1/2 – 1 ea whole vanilla bean
1 ea star anise pod
1/4 tsp sage
2 tsp dried orange peel
4 ea cardamom pods
1/2 tsp coriander seeds
1 cup vodka
750 ml light white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)

Preparation

  1. Place herbs in large glass jar and top with the vodka.
  2. Let sit one day, then add white wine.
  3. Let sit one more day, then taste. If the liquid is to your liking, move onto the next step. If not, continue to let herbs infuse, checking for flavor daily.
  4. Strain the mixture using a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer.
  5. If making sweet vermouth, add simple syrup to taste.
  6. Refrigerate or store in cool, dark, dry place.