And while you’re blending green smoothies in your kitchen, how about a fragrant gift for your boyfriend? Someone you can already smell well, but who could benefit from a fresh, light and spicy note.
Spicy aftershave
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1 tbsp sparkling wine
- 5 black peppercorns
- 2 dry bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 1/2 tsp alum (powder) (available from the pharmacy)
Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients together and pour into a clean (preferably dark) jar with a tight-fitting screw lid. Place the container in a dark, cool place for 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, filter the liquid, pour it into a clean bottle and give it to your darling.
Application:
The lucky person can use the cologne to moisten their face after shaving.