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Cucumber gin

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  • Drink
  • Easy
  • Makes 500ml
  • 10 minutes

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Ingredients

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Equipment

  • Muslin cloth
  • Sterilised 500ml jar
  • Sterilised bottle

Method

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1
Peel and deseed the cucumber, then slice into batons
2
Place into a jar along with the sugar (if using) and gin
3
Leave to infuse in a cool dark place for 24 hours
4
Strain through a muslin cloth, then decant the gin into a bottle. Serve chilled. Best enjoyed within 1 month of making
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