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Hedgerow Fruits Gin
Emily Davenport
34 servings
45 minutes
56
British
Drinks
Flavoured gin is a simple and delicious way to preserve fruit. A store cupboard treat to offer unexpected guests, it's particularly good topped up with prosecco or champagne. This delectable Hedgerow Fruits Gin is from the Four Seasons Cookbook.
Ingredients
- Good quality gin 600ml (1 pint)
- Light brown muscovado sugar 150g (5oz)
- Plums or damsons about 450g (1lb), halved, stoned and sliced or Sloes approx. 500g (1lb 2oz), each pricked with a fork
Directions
Pour the gin into a large sterilised jar and add the sugar. Stir well until the sugar has dissolved
Add the fruit to the jar then cover with a tight-fitting lid.
Store in a cool, dark place for about 3 months, stirring weekly.
When the gin has developed a good, fruity flavour, strain it through muslin, discard the fruit and pour into sterilised bottles.
Store for at least 1 month before drinking. Serve the gin chilled, over ice.
For a long drink, top up a shot of the fruity gin with apple juice or elderflower tonic, or add a dash of cherry brandy and pour in champagne for a truly decadent cocktail.