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Saline solution (4:1)

Saline solution (4:1)

Four parts water to one part salt by weight. A few drops sharpen a drink; check the concentration the recipe calls for.

Ingredients

  • Water80 ml
  • Salt20 g

Method

  1. Heat the water without letting it boil, add the salt, and stir until it fully dissolves.
  2. Let it cool and funnel it into a small bottle, ideally one with a dropper.

Yield

Makes about 100 ml, enough for a good while: use just a few drops at a time

Keeps

No fridge needed, keeps fine stored at room temperature