DANDELION CORDIAL

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The instantly recognizable bright-yellow flowers of the dandelion can be harvested later to make a good old-fashioned cordial.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lemon
1 1/2 cups water
3 cups dandelion blossoms (yellow and white parts only)
1 cup sugar
3 cups vodka

Steps:

  • Using a vegetable peeler, remove zest from lemon, and cut into matchstick-size strips. Reserve lemon for another use.
  • Bring water and blossoms to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve, pressing solids. Discard blossoms.
  • Add sugar. Stir to dissolve, returning to pan and warming over low heat if necessary. Add lemon zest and vodka. Pour into a resealable jar, and seal tightly.
  • Serve cold, stirring well just before pouring.

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