Syrup of Liquorice

Ingredients

• 2 ounces liquorice root
• 1 ounce white maidenhair
• ½ ounce hyssop
• 3 pints boiling water
• sugar or honey to taste

Directions

1. Slice the liquorice root and chop the herbs finely.

2. Infuse the sliced root and chopped herbs in boiling water for 24 hours.

3. Strain the mixture and add enough sugar or honey to create a syrup.

4. Boil the mixture until it reaches a syrupy consistency.