Can you safely craft your own tonic water at home?
In short: Making tonic water involves working with cinchona bark, which contains quinine. This video explores the delicate process of brewing a homemade cinchona tonic while addressing the inherent difficulties and safety considerations involved in using these ingredients.
The recipe requires simmering 3 to 4 grams of chopped cinchona bark with 9 grams of chopped gentian root, star anise, and 15 grams of fresh lemongrass for 8 to 10 minutes. The resulting liquid must be strained through both a fine mesh and a coffee filter before being combined with sugar.
To ensure the syrup lasts longer than one week, the recipe suggests adding 30 mL of vodka. The final tonic is created by mixing one part syrup with 8 to 10 parts carbonated water.
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