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Tuesday 24 September 2013

Naughty little winter treat: Raspberry Gin

Last autumn I made raspberry gin, and come our Christmas party it went down such a storm that I've decided to begin a festive tradition and make it again this year. It is very easy to make and just requires a long time left in a dark cupboard to develop its full loveliness.

I use 1 1/2 litres gin, 350g raspberries and 350g caster sugar. Frozen raspberries will work as well as fresh - the ones you can buy in the supermarket are usually surprisingly sweet and delicious once defrosted.

It is important to sterilise the containers you will be storing your gin in. I use a 2 litre Kilner jar and I actually sterilise it in a steriliser for baby bottles - it just fits! It's an easy way to do it if you have such a thing to hand.

Simply mix all your ingredients in the cooled sterilised jar then seal and put away in a dark place. Mine will hopefully stay (on a high shelf!) in a cupboard until Christmas, in three months time. I'll probably give it the occasional gentle shake every couple of weeks or so. Then you just need to strain out the fruit before serving. Small bottles of this make lovely gifts, or it will make a delicious cocktail when mixed with apple juice and soda water at your Christmas party!

8 comments:

  1. Love the sound of this! We'd be such good friends in real life!

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  2. Wow, this sounds fantastic! X

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    1. Thanks Jill :)
      I do recommend you try this - you will not be disappointed! x

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  3. Haven't been by in a while. This sounds like something I'm going to need this weekend. Hope you're having a great week.

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    1. Thanks Madison. If you need gin, this is a nice way to drink it! ;)

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  4. I haven't had very good gin drinks, but as a raspberry fan, I might need to give it another chance!

    Sincerely,
    Sabrina

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Sabrina :)
      If you're not keen on gin, this recipe would work equally well with vodka! x

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