Elderflower Infused Gin
This is a very fun and easy way to infuse gin with a fresh summer flavour
Equipment
- Large jar or jug
- muslin cloth
- glass weights (or alternatively small smooth clean river rocks)
Ingredients
- 1 bottle gin
- 10 elderflower heads
- 2 lemons (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Gently swish the elderflower heads in a bucket of water to remove any bugs or dirt. Place on a tea towel to drip dry.
- Pour the gin into the large jar or jug.
- Place the elderflower heads and thinly sliced lemons into the jug.
- Place the weight on top of the flowers and lemons and leave for three days.
- Make sure that none of the flowers or fruit are exposed to the air. Or if the flowers begin to brown before three days - simply strain early to avoid a nasty taste.
- Strain the gin through the muslin cloth and store in the original bottle until you choose to gift in a smaller glass bottles; or simply drink.
- Serve with ice, soda water, mint leaves and dehydrated lemons.