Sorrel, Lime and Dandelion Green Fizz

1/2 cup caster sugar

3/4 cup water

4-5 Dandelion leaves, thinly sliced

4-5 Common Sorrel/Wood Sorrel leaves, thinly sliced

4 limes

1 cup sparkling water or soda water

1. Put sugar and water into a pan and heat until thickened.
2. Remove pan from heat and cool completely.
3. Finely slice dandelion and sorrel leaves and put into a blender with sugar syrup.
4. Pass the mixture through a sieve to remove any solids.
5. Roll limes on a hard surface to release juice, then cut in half and squeeze into the mixture.
6. Stir and bottle.

For a long drink pour some of the mixture over ice and add fizzy water/soda water, a wedge of lime, a lemongrass stalk and a wood sorrel leaf to garnish.

Health Benefits:

Aids digestion 

Helps to prevents Cancer

Regulates blood pressure 

Improves eyesight/prevents against cataracts and other degenerative eye conditions

Improves circulation and energy levels

Boosts your immune system

Prevents UTIs 

Cleanses your liver (not so much when paired with gin...)

Fights diabetes

Fights skin infections

High in fibre 

Rich in vitamin A (reduces inflamation)

I'm a huge fan of using medicinal herbs for less serious ailments. For example, i've cured a fungal infection on my leg (from wearing knee high boots and thick socks in a kitchen might I add, I know, my own stupid fault!) with garlic after the cream I was prescribed didn't do a damn thing. So it's not all myths and legends, it does genuinely work.