Blueberry Gin ?

[mike1964]

Reading about Sloe/Damson/Blackberry Gin,has anybody tried making Blueberry Gin?

[Tigger]

No - but it sounds like a possibilty for this year. Any advice?

[mike1964]

I've never made any of the above but as I don't grow any of the others I wondered if Blueberries would be suitable for the purpose?!

[Tigger]

As I've made all of them apart from Blueberries, I wonder about Blueberries too?

[alan refail]

Hi Mike

You don't need to grow sloes. Mid-Wales must be awash with blackthorn blossom at the moment, and sloes will follow in September/October.

Cofion gorau

Alan

[vivienz]

I would have thought that the method would be the same as for blackberry - I probably wouldn't add sugar until the end as blueberries aren't very sour. Give it a go with some frozen ones first, then you'll know whether your fresh crop are worth using in it. I'm sure if you drink enough of it, though, it'll taste great!

[The Grock in the Frock]

can anyone give me the ingre and method pllleeezzzzz

[vivienz]

Here's my version. Not really a recipe, more a method.

About 1lb blackberries
About 300ml vodka
Sugar to taste, according to fruit used.

Put the blackberries & the vodka into a large kilner/screwtop jar. Shake vigorously. Leave in a cool dark place for about 2 months, or till you remember it. Strain into a clear container & add enough sugar till you're happy with it. Pour off into a bottle & store/use, etc.

Hint: I used mine with some sparkling white wine to make a version of a kir royale - very good & went down a treat.