How to Distill Gin at Home
Gin is basically a spirit that takes its main flavour from the juniper berries, also known as Juniperus communis. It has a rich history as it was evolved in Middle Ages and gradually it has obtained the status of herbal medicine. It has also grown to be a considerable commerce object in the spirits family. In the present age, gin has become one of the most distributed products in spirits family. It is also available in various flavours but the main ingredient remains the same which is, juniper berries.
However, it is a bit tricky to distil gin at home as people do not know how to do it in an appropriate manner. People, who have been buying gin from stores to fulfil their needs, can now learn the art of distilling gin at the homes without facing any problem. They just need to implement the easy steps of this recipe and you will also get surprised with the maximum results.
So, if you have been seeking to learn the technique of distilling gin by your own, this is the right method for you which will enable you to distil gin easily without having any prior experience. Now, there is no need to go out and buy gin from a departmental store as you can produce it at your own home.
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30-40 min
Inactive time: 12-18 hours
Total time: 13-19 hours
Yield: 2 to 3 servings
Utensils: Stove, pot, tablespoon, copper baskets, vessel of bottle, glass
Ingredients:
Juniper berries
Orange blossoms
Lemon peel
Coriander
Anise root
Grain spirits
Angelica root
Alcohol
Instructions
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First of all you need to take cheesecloth and put all botanical or natural ingredients on it. Now, put the alcohol in the pot and all ingredients should be over hanged or suspended above it.
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In the meanwhile, you need to make sure that the spirits are boiled. Then the steam of spirits will start penetrating into all natural ingredients which are suspended over alcohol and it will transfer the flavour into alcohol.
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Now put juniper berries and additional ingredients into copper baskets and it should be suspended above grain spirits when the internal temperature increases. This vapour-fusion process will make a smooth gin with delicate flavour.
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Then put it anywhere with a normal temperature for almost 12-18 hours. The more time you give it, the more anticipated taste it will create and you will certainly enjoy it.
