How much dandelion should be used per liter of spirit?

Expanded Explanation

The amount of dandelion needed depends on whether the petals are fresh or dried, and how floral the final liqueur should be. Fresh yellow petals are light and subtle, so a modest handful can be enough for one liter of spirit. Too much material may create a heavy, herbal or slightly bitter infusion.

For a balanced homemade liqueur, a small measured amount of clean yellow petals is usually better than filling the jar tightly. Around several grams of fresh petals per liter can give a gentle floral character, especially when supported by honey, lemon, vanilla or raisins. Dried petals are more concentrated and should be used more cautiously.

The safest method is to start light, taste during maceration and adjust in later batches. Dandelion is not a loud ingredient like citrus peel or cloves, so the temptation is to add more. However, increasing quantity also increases the risk of grassy bitterness, cloudy texture and a muddy herbal finish. This keeps the infusion cleaner, easier to balance and more useful in delicate floral liqueur recipes.