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DIY Gin
When it comes down to it, gin is basically a neutral spirit flavored with juniper berries and a bunch of other stuff. So while it might seem like putting a bunch of berries and herbs in vodka couldn't possibly result in a drinkable gin, you definitely can make a gin just as complex and delicious as what you'll find at the liquor store.
Note: Choose the most neutral inexpensive vodka you can find.
About This Recipe
| Yield: | Makes about 2 cups |
| Active time: | 5 minutes |
| Total time: | 2 days |
| Special equipment: | cheesecloth, fine mesh strainer |
| This recipe appears in: | DIY vs. Buy: How to Make Gin At Home |
| Rated: |    |
Ingredients
- 2 cups vodka
- 2 tablespoons juniper berries
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon chamomile
- 1/2 teaspoon lavender
- 3 cardamom pods, broken
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 allspice berries
- two 4-inch pieces of grapefruit peel, with no pith
Procedures
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1
Combine the vodka and juniper berries in a sealable glass jar and steep for 12 hours.
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2
Add coriander, chamomile, lavender, cardamom, bay leaf, allspice, and grapefruit peel. Seal jar and shake, then let steep for an additional 36 hours.
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3
Strain out solids through a strainer lined with cheesecloth, then strain through cheese cloth again into desired bottle. Store at room temperature for up to one year.
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