Gooseberry Gin captures the essence of summer, and is a refreshing addition to your home bar.
We will look at the step-by-step process of making a homemade Gooseberry Gin, infusing the cocktail with the tart and sweet notes of the Gooseberry berry.
Gooseberry Gin Ingredients
- 750ml Gin
- 250g Fresh Gooseberries
- 150g Granulated Sugar
- Peel from 1 Lemon
Gooseberry Gin Recipe
- Prepare Ingredients:
- Wash gooseberries, remove stems.
- Zest the lemon, avoiding the white pith.
- Combine in Jar:
- In a sterilized glass jar, mix gooseberries, lemon zest, and sugar.
- Crush gooseberries lightly to release juices.
- Add Gin:
- Pour in the gin, stir to mix.
- Infuse:
- Seal jar, store in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks. Shake gently occasionally.
- Strain and Bottle:
- Strain through a sieve or cheesecloth. Optionally, filter again for clarity.
- Bottle the strained gin.
- Enjoy:
- Serve your Gooseberry Gin as you like. Store in a cool, dark place.
Gooseberry Gin – Tarty Goodness
Making your own Gooseberry Gin is a rewarding afternoon’s work that allows you to capture the love of this little berry in a bottle. With the sweetness of gooseberries, the citrusy lift from lemon zest, and the depth of gin, your homemade mixer is sure to be a standout in your home bar.
Whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or as the star ingredient in a variety of cocktails, your creation is bound to impress friends and family alike.
