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Elecampane Bitters

When the bitter receptors on our tongue and throughout our gut are stimulated, it prompts our digestive system to move through the proper steps of digestion. Elecampane is traditionally considered a respiratory herb but with its pungent, floral bitterness and high inulin content, it is also an excellent digestive bitter. In fact, one of my favorites. I often add a dropper full of this bitter to sparkling water before a meal.
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Servings: 4 ounces

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce dried elecampane root
  • 3 orange peels no white pith
  • 1 inch of a vanilla bean split
  • 1/2 cup of 80-proof vodka

Instructions

  • Measure 1 ounce of elecampane into an 8-ounce Mason jar. Add the orange peels along with the split vanilla bean, and top with the vodka. Place a lid on the jar and let it sit for 4 to 6 weeks.
  • Give it a quick shake once a day and then strain after 4 to 6 weeks. Store the liquid bitters in an amber dropper bottle for daily use. Store any remaining bitters in a cupboard away from direct sunlight.

Notes

Please note: Elecampane is in the Asteraceae family of plants, use care if there is a known allergy.
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