10 tbsp (approx. 25 g) fresh thyme leaves
10 tbsp (approx. 30 g) fresh mint leaves
5 fresh eucalyptus leaves
3 tsp aniseed
3 tsp cloves
200 ml vodka
rind of 1 lemon
1 tbsp sorbitol or other artificial sweetener to taste, if desired
4 tbsp glycerine
1 Strip the thyme, mint and eucalpytus leaves from their stems and chop. Place in a blender and whiz. Add the aniseed and cloves to the blender and whiz again.
2 Place in a dark bottle with the vodka, lemon and sorbitol (if using) and leave for 10 days to 1 month to macerate.
3 Strain through muslin. Add the glycerine, then stir and pour into a 50 ml spray bottle (with a yield of up to 1 ml per spray).
USE Spray 1 ml into the mouth when needed.
NB This contains alcohol, so be careful not to overuse, especially if driving. Do not use if pregnant.
STORAGE Keeps for up to 1 year.