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Gooseberry Gin
Gooseberry gin – easy to make and incredibly aromatic. Make the most of the short gooseberry season.

- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- Not listed
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 200 g/ 7 oz red gooseberries (Note 1)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (Note 2)
- 1 bottle of gin (Note 3)
Instructions
- 1
Wash the gooseberries and dry them with a kitchen towel. Halve and place them in a large jar. Add the sugar and the gin. Stir gently.
- 2
Place in a dark cool place like a cupboard. Stir every day during the first week or until the sugar dissolves.
- 3
Let steep for at least 3-4 weeks, longer if desired. Strain through a fine cloth and pour it into a bottle.