Damson Gin

Name: Damson Gin
Total time: 1800 s
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb Damsons; 2 lb Caster sugar; 1 liter Dry gin; 1 1/2 liter Kilner jar or similar; 1 1/2 liter boiling water

Matt Tweats @cook_3313215

Congleton

Granddad and great granddad used to make it so im continuing the tradition.

Matt Tweats @cook_3313215

Congleton

Granddad and great granddad used to make it so im continuing the tradition.

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Ingredients

30 mins

2 lbDamsons
2 lbCaster sugar
1 literDry gin
1 1/2 literKilner jar or similar
1 1/2 literboiling water

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Steps

30 mins

1

Prick each damson with a fork (alternatively freeze for a day then defrost overnight and use once defrosted without pricking)
2

Sterilise Kilner jar with boiling water or sterilising agent
3

Layer the damsons and caster sugar into the kilner jar. After each layer has been put in, add enough gin to cover that layer. (Adding the gin gradually ensures you get the full amount of gin in the jar)
4

Seal the jar once full and shake until all the sugar its mixed thoroughly. A good 5 minute shake is best. Store in a dark, cool area.
5

Each day for the first 3-6 weeks, shake the jar for a couple of minutes.
6

Do the above step until the sugar has dissolved completely. At this point, leave the jar in a dark place for 10-12 months.
7

After reaching the 10th month, you can start to think about bottling.
8

To bottle: sieve out the damsons from the gin and bottle into as many bottles as you like. Ensure bottles are sterile. Cork bottles to preserve the drink. It will last for years and years if left unopened.