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Wàldmeister

Recipe for Wàldmeister, a traditional woodruff liqueur from Alsace and Moselle
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Maceration time31 days
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Alsacienne
Keyword: Alsace

Ingredients

  • 1 liter fruit brandy, neutral
  • 100 g caster sugar
  • 40 strands sweet woodruff

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the woodruff sprigs
  • Gather and tie the strands with a food thread
  • Put the strands upside down in a 1.5 liter jar
  • Add the sugar, then the fruit brandy
  • Leave to macerate for 4 weeks, turning occasionally to mix the sugar well.
  • Remove the bouquet and filter the liquid to avoid impurities

Notes

Your Wàldmeister is ready to drink! Es gilt!