Gingerbread gin

Infuse gin with the flavours of Christmas and present to family and friends as a gift. It can be made a few weeks ahead, or prepared a few days before gifting

Ingredients

800 serv.
  • ginger100g g

    peeled and roughly chopped

  • cinnamon sticks4
  • cloves8
  • cardamom pods6
  • light brown soft sugar100g g
  • gin700ml ml

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Lightly bash the ginger, cinnamon sticks, cloves and cardamom pods using a pestle and mortar or the end of a rolling pin. Tip these into a 1-litre sterilised wide-neck bottle or jar. Add the sugar and pour in the gin. Seal and swirl the bottle or jar until the sugar has dissolved, then leave in a cool, dry place to infuse for 24-36 hrs. Any longer, and the gin will start to taste bitter. (If you don’t have a 1-litre make and give jar, divide the mixture between two smaller 500ml containers.)

  2. 2

    Strain through muslin- or coffee-filter-lined funnel into sterilised bottles and seal. Will keep for several months in a cool, dark place. Serve with tonic over ice garnished with an orange slice, or use as the base for a hot toddy.

Source: bbcgoodfood.com
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