Homemade Elderflower Gin
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Homemade Elderflower Gin
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Make elderflower gin this summer! Only four ingredients and so much flavor.
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Ingredients
- 12 elderflowers depending on size, Note 1
- 1 bottle gin 700-750 ml/ 23-25 fl.oz
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 organic lemon unwaxed
Instructions
- Shake the elderflowers over the sink to get rid of lingering insects. Set aside.12 elderflowers
- Pour the gin into a large jar or a bowl. Add the sugar and stir well to dissolve.1 bottle gin + 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Combine: Wash and rub the lemon thoroughly. Slice thinly and add the slices to the gin. Add the flowers as well. Stir gently with a long spoon. Cover. 1 organic lemon
- Let the mixture sit at room temperature for one week. Stir gently every two days or so.
- Strain gin: After one week, the gin should be fully flavored and pale yellow. Strain through a fine-meshed sieve into another bowl. Discard the flowers and the lemon slices. Line the sieve with a clean muslin cloth and sieve the gin again to remove any impurities.
- Pour the gin into a clean bottle; you can use the original gin bottle.
Notes
- Picking elderflowers: Read the blog post for instructions on how to pick elderflowers.
- Gin: Use good quality gin, which is middle-priced. It should not be very expensive, but not the cheapest one either.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
120kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 750ml/ 3 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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