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Homemade Elderflower Gin

Make elderflower gin this summer! Only four ingredients and so much flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
7 d
Total Time
7 d 10 mins
Servings: 750 ml/ 3 cups
Calories: 120 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Shake the elderflowers over the sink to get rid of lingering insects. Set aside.12 elderflowers
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for one week. Stir gently every two days or so.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.