A handful of fig leaves simmered in water with sugar. A bottle of vodka and a few strips of lemon peel. Mix them all together, pour in a jar and wait a month or so. Fig leaf liqueur: it shouldn’t be that easy, but it is!

The month is up and it’s only fitting that big sis and brother-in-law are here for the first tasting. Slightly sticky with a hint of coconut, this homemade liqueur is definitely a winner with everyone!

There was just enough time to pick the last of this year’s leaves on the tree to make another batch but I shall certainly be starting this one earlier next year!