2 liters water 50 grams kosher salt 50 grams sugar (white, brown, honey or agave nectar) 1 lemon sliced 1 tablespoon black pepper corns whole 2 cloves of garlic crushed with a knife 1 bay leaf

• 1 sprig thyme
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 1 sprig parsley
• 2 juniper berries
• 1 tablespoon coriander
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon mustard seed

1. Combine all ingredients in a pot
2. Bring to a boil
3. Remove from heat and cool