Title: Liqueur Damiana-De-California
Categories: Beverages Herb
Yield: 1 Servings

4	c	80 proof vodka
2	c	Sugar
2	c	Distilled water
3/4	oz	Damiana-de-California *

* turnera diffusa var. aphrodisiaca

Soak the Daminana in the vodka infussion for 5 days. Strain off the leaves. Filter. Meanwhile, dissolve the sugar in the distilled water; bring to a boil then cool. Combine the sugar syrup with the vodka infusion. Let age for one month. Refilter if necessary, then bottle.

This is still a very popular liqueur in Mexico and is now being imported into this country. It comes in a female shape bottle. This liqueur compares very well.

Recipe from Erv Wilson in "Herbally Yours Cookbook". Sent by Jeanie White of new Zealand. Reprinted in "Herb Thymes", the newsletter of the Herb Society of South Australia Typed, but not - repeat NOT - tested, by Greg Mayman, 05-26-98

From: Greg Mayman Date: 05-27-98 (04:16) The Once And Future Legend (1) Cooking

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