BLUEBERRIES IN GIN SYRUP

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Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Gin     Dessert     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Blueberry     Summer     Potluck     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
15 juniper berries, crushed
1 (4-inch) rosemary sprig
2 pints blueberries (1 1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup dry gin
Garnish:
mint sprigs

Steps:

  • Boil water, sugar, juniper berries, rosemary, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved, until reduced to about 3/4 cup, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Put blueberries in a heatproof bowl and strain syrup through a sieve over berries. Stir in gin. Macerate until completely cooled, about 30 minutes.

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