A Latvian specialty bitter / liqueur. It is considered to be a good cold remedy and is used to treat digestive problems.
Riga Balsam Recipe:
- Oil of Mustard Seed
- 1 tsp
- Oil of Thyme, red
- 2 oz
- Oil of Marjoram
- 1 oz
- Oil of Lovage
- 2 oz
- Lemon Oil
- 2 oz
- Oil of Elecampane
- 8 oz
- Saffron Tincture
- 2 oz
Instructions
Take 1 ounce of the oil mixture and dilute with 1 pint of 57% alcohol. Take one ounce of the oil alcohol mixture and add that to 3 pints of 69% alcohol, 2 pints of 60% simple syrup and 4 pints of water. If needed, add caramel colouring as this bitter should be dark brown or yellow in colour.
