Lemon Thyme Tincture I keep it cold and it's very flavorful (and good).
Use fresh lemon thyme flower buds and leaves (I only used the leaves)
Pick the fully developed flower buds and top shoots in the morning after the dew has disappeared. That's when they have the highest content of essential oils.
Direction:
* Rinse the flower buds and leaves carefully - but only if necessary.
* If wet - leave them to dry for a short period in the shadow on paper towel.
* Put 1 deciliter leaves and flowers in a clean glass jar with tight-fitting lid.
* Add 70 centiliter clear, unflavored vodka - 40% alcohol content (80 proof).
* Let steep for 1-3 days in a dark place at room temperature,
18-20°C (64-68°F).
* Shake lightly and taste it from time to time.
* Strain and filter your infusion into a clean glass bottle or jar with tight-fitting lid.
You can serve your lemon thyme tincture after it has settled for a couple of days.
But some storage (aging) will make it even better. Taste it from time to time to find out. Remember to store in a dark place at room temperature.
Not: You get different lemon thyme tincture/schnappses if you steep only the flower buds - or only the leaves - or one or more sprigs - or any combination you can think of.
Try to experiment.
Note: If for some reason you are not satisfied with your infusion, there are ways to adjust both taste and flavours - click here to see how.
Serve your lemon thyme at room temperature in suitable glasses. And remember to keep your bottle tightly closed and in a dark place before and between servings.