Does your signature drink include a classic G&T? Do you have a collection of artisanal spirits and an extensive juniper collection?
You can make your Gin without expensive equipment or a degree in chemistry. Gin is created by distilling neutral grain alcohol, juniper berries, and other botanicals. The botanicals infuse the spirit raw to release their flavors. The recipe can be varied by adding different fruits, spices, and floral elements.
Add a bottle of our simple compound-gin recipe to your drink cabinet. A good quality vodka is the ideal base to personalize Gin. Learn the secret formula for making the perfect Gin and tonic.
How to make Gin
Easy compound gin Recipe
Ingredients:
- We used a good quality 700ml bottle (Rye vodka).
- 2 tbsp juniper berries
- Six cardamom pods
- pinch dried rose petals
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- Lemon peel strips
Method:
- Add the remaining ingredients to the vodka bottle. To get a more robust flavor, it is a good idea first to crush the cardamom and juniper in a pestle-and-mortar. Place the lid on the bottle, and let it sit in a dark place at a cool temperature for 24 hours.
- Pour the infusion back into the bottle. Keeps for several months in a dark, cool place. Use it as you would with any other gin. It is excellent in a Martini or tonic.
Tip:
You can make your compound gin to create your desired flavor profile. You can add more or fewer spices or flavorings, such as black pepper, allspice, or licorice root.
How to Flavor Gin
After you have mastered the basics of bottling, why not also try seasonal flavors? Use our guide to learn how to flavor Gin and create some delicious tipples. You might prefer a fruity raspberry-flavored gin, with its perfect pink color, or a more autumnal Damson gin, with its rich, mature flavor. You’ll find more drinks recipes here than you can shake your cocktail shaker!
Were we able to whet your appetite with pretty party dishes? Try our ultimate collection of gin cocktails to find new twists on classic recipes.
Try these top gin cocktails.
Coconut & pineapple cooler
Create a tropical cocktail to please your guests at the next barbecue or summer party. Our Coconut & Pineapple cooler combines coconut rum, pineapple juice, and Gin. It will happily keep in an ice bucket for several hours if you make it in advance.
Gimlet
This elegant cocktail has been a classic since the beginning. Mix Gin with zingy, lime-flavored syrup and plenty of ice to create a delicious but simple cocktail. Add a flower to the top for an extra flourish. Try our Fennel Gimlet and celery seeds for a herby, savory twist. This is perfect to pair with snacks.
Dirty Martini
You’ll be able to feel sophisticated while sipping on our dirty Martini made from dry Gin and vermouth with plump green olives. This fantastic tipple can be made in just five minutes.
Bramble
Bramble is a cocktail that takes its flavors from the hedgerow. This gin-sour cocktail is topped with blackberry liqueur. It is easy to customize the flavors.
Singapore sling
What do you get when mixing Gin with cherry brandy, Angostura Bitters, Angostura, and lime juice? A Singapore Sling is a feast for the eyes and the palate. This tall glass perfectly balances sweet and sour, making it ideal for parties.