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Chamomile flowers can be hard to find, but some health-food stores, such as Yes! Organic Market (four D.C. locations; see www.yesorganicmarket.com), stock them, as do some Whole Foods Markets. If you can't find them, you can substitute verbena. Adapted from Tiffany Short of PS 7's in the District.

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Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 1

For the chamomile-infused gin

For the drink

Directions

  • Step 1

    For the chamomile-infused gin: Place the flowers in the gin. Cover and let it sit in a cool place for 5 days. Remove and discard the flowers using a fine-mesh strainer. Store in the original bottle or in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. For the drink: Combine the honey and water in a mug, stirring until the honey has dissolved. Add the gin and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Serve with a lemon wedge.

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    Nutritional Facts

    Per serving

    This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

    Tested by Emily Heil.

    Published January 3, 2008

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