Nerdhaus Tonic

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 cup chopped lemongrass (roughly one large stalk)
• ¼ cup powdered cinchona bark
• zest and juice of 1 orange
• zest and juice of 1 lemon
• zest and juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp whole allspice berries
• ¼ cup citric acid
• ¼ tsp Kosher salt
• agave syrup (measured later)

Alternate Recipe

• You can use grapefruit instead of orange for a slightly different flavor

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to boil over high heat.
2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 min.
3. Remove from heat and strain several times using a french press.
4. Add ¾ cup agave syrup to each cup of mixture over low heat.
5. Store in refrigerator in a shiny bottle.

Note: you can also store the syrup unsweetened, and add agave syrup to a drink when you mix it.

The Drinks

• Nerdhaus Gin and Tonic
• The Dissident

Based on Jeffrey's original recipe: How to Make Your Own Tonic Water