Blueberry gin
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- Drink
- Makes 500ml
- 10 minutes
Preserve the flavour of summery blueberries with this simple infused gin recipe. Simply mix it with tonic over ice or get more creative by adding it into a cocktail.
First published in 2019
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This gorgeous violet-coloured gin is delicious simply with tonic or as part of a cocktail. Get experimental with additional flavours; a cinnamon stick or liquorice tea bag work nicely with the flavour of the blueberries.
Ingredients
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- 300g of blueberries
- 60g of sugar
- 500ml of gin
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Equipment
- Muslin cloth
- Sterilised 500ml jar
- Sterilised bottle
Method
1
Wash the berries and place in a sterilsed jar
2
Use a masher or the end of a rolling pin to lightly crush the blueberries – just enough to split the skins a little
3
Add the sugar and gin, close the jar and give it a good shake
4
Leave to steep for 2–3 days, giving the jar a shake each day
5
Strain the berries through a muslin cloth and bottle the gin. Best enjoyed within 1 month
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