Basil Wine for Mental Fatigue and Burnout
Although this is a medicinal wine, it is so delicious you should make it even if you aren't feeling burnt out
Servings 4
Cost R60
Equipment
- sieve
Ingredients
- 1 bottle red wine any
- 1/2 cup basil, torn fresh
- 1/4 cup red rose petals
- 1 stick cinammon
- 2 Tbsp Honey
Instructions
- Open the red wine bottle and pour out 1/2 cup
- Push the basil, cinnamon, rose petals and honey into the bottle
- Fill the bottle as far as possible with the extra 1/2 cup wine
- Close the bottle and shake well
- Leave for 2-3 days in a dark cupboard
- Strain and serve
Notes
Adapted from Margaret Roberts' recipe in 'The Little Book of Basil'