As you might remember from a few post earlier, the Mulberry is ruled by the planet Mercury. So says Nicholas Culpeper, renowned astro-physician. This guy was so into his work that he was quoted as saying he had two mistresses, astrology and physick. That is the intensity with which he loved his work. And as Culpeper was a Scorpio, he was all about intensity. Here in the States, it’s mulberry season, and I didn’t want Dr. Bamboo to miss out on this easy-to-make concoction! I found this tasty recipe in, believe it or not, an astrological cookbook. Not just any astrological cookbook, of which I have five, but the only one that is based upon the teachings of Nicholas Culpeper. The Zodiac Cookbook written by Rose Elliot is a must read if you are interested in either astrology or cooking. It is within the pages of this creative and unique book that I found this recipe for Mulberry Gin. Pairing mulberries with almonds, The Mulberry Madame is fitting for a pair of twins!

MULBERRY MADAME

8 oz mulberries
2 oz organic or raw sugar
6 blanched almonds (boil in water for a few minutes until skin slips off easily)
1 pint gin (can be more)

Place mulberries, sugar, almonds and gin in leak-proof container, shaking periodically to mix flavours. All though Ms. Elliot instructs the reader to leave concoction for anywhere from three months to one year, I think that might be a bit extreme. If you really can’t wait, it tastes pretty good after a few weeks. I can attest to that. Drink neat, on rocks, or in a funked up G & T.