Making Your Own Rosemary & Tangerine Rum Liqueur
Ingredients:
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 2 Cups Water
• 3/4 Cup Fresh Rosemary Leaves, loosely packed
• 2 tsp Tangerine Zest
• 1 Cup 80-Proof Light (low congener) White Rum
• 1/2 Cup Aged Rum
Directions:
Bring water and sugar to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add rosemary leaves and boil for 5 minutes while continuing to stir. Let the liquid stand until it reaches room temperature, then strain out the rosemary leaves using a fine-mesh strainer.
Add the remaining ingredients and transfer into a container with a tight lid. Allow the blend to rest in a cool, dark area for 2 to 4 weeks.
Did you know that...
According to studies found in the Journal of Neurochemistry and Nature Reviews Neuroscience, Carsonic Acid (rosemary’s active component) can actually protect the brain from damage, including that caused by strokes and degeneration due to toxins and free radicals.
The Greeks may have also realized the stress-busting powers of the plant. Modern research has shown that nurses exposed to rosemary oil scent before taking exams exhibited far less test anxiety. It’s been suggested that the smell of rosemary essential oils can actually reduce cortisol levels.