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Spruce syrup!


Craig E

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Got around to a project I've been thinking about for a while: making a piney syrup with needles from the big spruce tree in my front yard.

 

Prepared with a bunch of Googling, concentrating on reassuring myself that the tree was properly identified. (Apparently some trees like spruce are great, but other similar-looking species like yews are toxic!)

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step one: collect green branches, shake the dry needles off, bring inside and pluck.

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step two: combine with sugar and water (I did 1:2:2).

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step three: while stirring, bring to a boil for a bit, then cut the heat and let sit for a few hours

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step four: strain through cheesecloth

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step five: throw in a little vodka as a preservative.

 

Taste test is very appealing; now to figure out what kind of cocktails I can make with this. Open to suggestions!

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13 minutes ago, HungryChris said:

Well if you used Grey Goose vodka, you could call a vodka martini a Spruce Goose.

HC

 And the vodka would take care of any germs.😂

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