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blackcurrant gin with ice glas and lime.

Blackcurrant Gin

Janice Pattie
Blackcurrant Gin is a simple and delicious liqueur that you can make at home with only three ingredients. It makes a wonderful drink to sip on it's own or add ice and something sparkling to make it into the perfect summer cooler.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Infusing time 90 days
Total Time 90 days 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine British
Servings 6
Calories 127 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large glass jar minimum 500 ml
  • 1 jug
  • 1 funnel
  • 1 jelly bag or muslin
  • 1 250 ml (½ pint) glass bottle with lid

Ingredients
 

  • 100 grams Blackcurrants
  • 60 grams sugar
  • 200 millilitres gin

Instructions
 

  • Put 100 grams (1 cup) fresh or frozen blackcurrants in to a large glass jar (that has a screw top lid) with 60 grams (⅓ cup) granulated white sugar.
  • Add 200 millilitres (1 cup) gin to the jar and screw on the lid.
  • Shake the jar and put in a cool dark place, I put mine in the bottom of my larder. Shake the jar every day for a week or until the sugar has all dissolved. Then leave for 3- 4 weeks.
  • Sterilise a muslin cloth or jelly bag by putting it into a heatproof bowl and covering with boiling water. Once cool enough, carefully lift it from the bowl with clean hand and wring out the excess water.
  • Place a sieve over a large jug or bowl and put the muslin over the sieve.
  • Pour the contents of the jar onto the cloth.
  • Leave until all the liquid has drained into the jug or bowl and the currants are left in the cloth. I discard the fruit, although I know some people may with to use them to add to jams or use in desserts.
  • Use a jug or funnel to pour the Blackcurrant Gin into a sterilised bottle. Seal with a tight lid and store in a cool dark place for 3 months before drinking.
  • As this blackcurrant gin is sweetened you can drink it as it is neat or over ice. For a long drink, add tonic water, lemonade or Prosecco with ice and lemon or lime.
    blackcurrant gin with ice glas and lime.

Notes

To make a larger quantity of Blackcurrant Gin, simply increase the quantities and use a larger jar or several jars! 

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 55mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.3mg