Strawberry Gin

This makes a great gift!

Unlike sloe gin, this strawberry version only needs 3 days to stand for the flavours to develop.  Strain and decant into a pretty bottle or several smaller ones, then add a handmade label and ribbons for a personalised Christmas gift.  Delicious served with ice and chilled tonic.  

  • Makes 1
  • Prep time 20 minutes | Standing time: 3 days | Makes 1 large bottle.
Ingredients
450g (1 lb) strawberries
150g (5oz) caster sugar
700ml bottle gin
Method

  1. Very roughly crush the strawberries with a fork or potato masher then spoon into a wide necked glass bottle or le parfait style storage jar.  Add the sugar then the gin, seal and give a gentle shake to mix.

  2. Leave the jar at room temperature for 3 days, giving the container a gentle shake twice each day to make sure that the sugar dissolves.

  3. Strain the mixture then decant into a clean, dry serving bottle.  Seal well with a screw topped lid, cork or clip top.

  4. Decorate the bottle with a handwritten label tied on with ribbon or raffia.  Serve in glasses with ice and tonic or add a splash to chilled sparkling white wine with a halved strawberry for a quick cocktail.