Hedgerow fruits gin
This tasty recipe brings a fresh berry twist to a seasonal favourite tipple. Recipe and image, Dairy Diary, dairydiary.co.uk
Prep: 45 mins
Makes 700-750ml gin
Ingredients
- 600ml good quality gin
- 150g light brown muscovado sugar
- 450g plums or damsons, halved, stoned and sliced
Method
Step 1
Pour the gin into a large, sterilised jar (a Kilner jar is ideal) and add the sugar. Stir well until the sugar has dissolved. Add the fruit to the jar then cover with a tight-fitting lid.
Step 2
Store in a cool, dark place for 2-3 months, stirring weekly.
Step 3
When the gin has developed a good, fruity flavour, strain it through muslin, discard the fruit and pour into smaller sterilised bottles.
Step 4
Best stored for at least 1 month before serving over ice.
