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Gordon Gin

A classic gin recipe capturing the essence of botanicals and juniper, perfect for sipping or mixing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: British
Calories: 64
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 750 ml of neutral grain spirit
  • 15 g of juniper berries
  • 5 g of coriander seeds
  • 3 g of angelica root
  • 2 g of orris root
  • 1 g of cardamom pods
  • 1 g of lemon peel
  • 1 g of orange peel
  • 1 g of licorice root
  • Water to dilute to desired strength

Equipment

  • Large pot with lid
  • Heat source
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Glass bottles for storage
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Prepare the botanicals by measuring out all ingredients.
  2. Combine the neutral grain spirit with the botanicals in a large pot.
  3. Gently heat the mixture over low heat to extract flavors.
  4. Let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the pot from heat and let it cool slightly.
  6. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a clean container.
  7. Dilute the gin with water to reach your desired strength.
  8. Bottle the gin into clean glass bottles and seal tightly.
  9. Allow the gin to rest for at least 24 hours before tasting.

Notes

Serve chilled or at room temperature, excellent for cocktails and sipping.