Simon's Sweet Woodruff Sherbet

submitted over 6 years ago by akatash23

This recipe is close to my heart because woodruff is all over the place where I grew up. In the United States this herb seems to be much less common, unknown to most people. In many parts of Europe, during spring time, the fragrant smell of woodruff fills the air in many forests. The herb (or its flavor) is used in alcoholic drinks, jelly, soda, ice cream, and candy. But don't be fooled by my nostalgia, this is also a tasty juice!

So if you don't know woodruff and you're up for something new, or if you just enjoy its flavor like me, this recipe is for you.

Simon's Sweet Woodruff Sherbet - Mix Link

4.00% (JF) Sweet Wood Ruff
2.00% (VT) Fizzy Sherbet
2.00% (FW) Blood Orange
1.00% (TFA) Strawberry (Ripe)
0.50% (CAP) Super Sweet
0.50% WS-23
0.50% (TFA) Koolada 10% PG

JF Sweet Woodruff and VT Fizzy Sherbet are a match made in heaven and are the core flavor profile. I would have liked to try more woodruff flavors, but JF was the only one I could find (ecigexprees).

FW Blood Orange provides a fruity, fresh flavor without being distinctively noticeable in the mix. TFA Strawberry Ripe balances the sourness, but again, without being recognizable in the mix.

The sweetener and coolers elevate the recipe to a proper sherbet. These quantities don't turn this into a brain freezer. Just a hint of coolness appropriate for a sherbet. Use these at your discretion, omit or go overboard. Whatever you enjoy.

Happy mixing!

Comments

2 points

by HocusKrokusover 6 years agoHis Bearded Holiness

You lucked out on JF Sweet Woodruff. Of the 5 different Woodruff flavors I've sampled it's really the only reasonable one.

1 points

by akatash23over 6 years ago

That's good to know. I was going to at least try the TFA one but it is really hard to get.

1 points

by juthincover 6 years agoI improved Grack and all I got was this lousy flair

Have tyou tried the BF Woodruff?

1 points

by HocusKrokusover 6 years agoHis Bearded Holiness

Bakers Flavors?

1 points

by juthincover 6 years agoI improved Grack and all I got was this lousy flair

Yup

1 points

by VoopiesEliquidover 6 years ago"I Bet I Could Clone That"

What does woodruff taste like?

2 points

by akatash23over 6 years ago

Good question, hard to answer. How do you describe any flavor to someone who never tasted it? Maybe, at the risk of being misleading, like a herbal, fresher version of vanilla?

2 points

by Up2myheadover 6 years ago

In my mind I see it as a "green" vanilla, so your description is pretty accurate I think.

1 points

by sadistic_tendenciesover 6 years ago

I'm more intrigued by this flavortopia. I assume this could be run privately right?

1 points

by Up2myheadover 6 years ago

Nice! I LOVE woodruff, tasty stuff.

I also have all the stuff to mix this... Aside from the woodruff, lol. Might have to see about some next order.

1 points

by St1llFrankover 6 years ago

I had to goole woodruff.

"Closely related to henna, the plant has a slightly bitter taste and no aroma. In contrast, when wilted or crushed, woodruff releases a sweet, pleasant odor reminiscent of fresh hay."

I grew up near alfalfa fields (used to make hay bails for livestock). I'll have to get some JF Woodruff to see if it's similar to hay fields.

1 points

by akatash23over 6 years ago

Let me know what you think. I'm not sure how similar it is to hay, but I never met anyone who categorically disliked it.

1 points

by DjTranceFireover 6 years ago

Woodruff or sweet woodruff? I'm not sure but i think they are different.