CelticGypsy Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Inspired today from Michele regarding Rosemary, I went searching my recipes for this : Rosemary Wine. I made this years ago for some of my friends. I was pleased to unearth the fact that the ancient Greeks drank Rosemary water before exercise, then bathed and splashed themselves with wine. Rosemary was used as a sudorific, a substance that causes sweating. Friends of mine who battled coughs and colds had told me that my warmed Rosemary wine was a particularly soothing night time drink. Enjoy ! 3 Cups any White Wine3 Tablespoons lemon juice6 Tablespoons honey or more to your taste3 Tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves Place the Rosemary leaves between 2 sheets of waxed paper and bruise them with small hammer or other heavy object to release their flavor and aroma. Add the bruised leaves to the combined wine, lemon juice, and honey. Bring all to a boil and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Strain out the Rosemary leaves if desired. Serve wine warm or chilled. It keeps very well in a covered jar in your fridge. I do believe if One doesn't own a stove .. One could easily bring this to a boil and simmer with One's hot plate or possibly a Microwave.. jus' sayin'. :D Regards,Gypsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 lol - LOVE it CG! Thank you!!! Does the alcohol boil out? I'm wondering about heating the lemon, honey and rosemary, then adding that to straight wine, lol lol lol (ahhhh.. the alchie in me comes out, lol) M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davenport Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Don't worry M, That was my first thought as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustic Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Perfect timing, I just harvested all my rosemary this afternoon! Will have to give this a shot. :] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Exile Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Good idea CG as I have about 5 rosemary bushes in the backyard . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Rosemary is great for women, but not men or menopausal women (who want to have a sex drive). It knocks down the testosterone level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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