RASPBERRY GIN

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Jellies, James & Chutneys - Preserving the Harvest makes 3 cups. Variations - use blackberries instead of raspberries or vodka instead of gin

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 lb raspberries
8 ounces sugar
1 pint gin

Steps:

  • Put the raspberries and sugar in a pan and heat gently, until the berries are soft and release their juices and the sugar has dissolved.
  • Transfer the mixture to a glass bowl or jar and pour in the gin. Stir, then cover with plastic wrap and seal tightly.
  • Stir daily for 4-5 days, then strain into a clean bottle, seal and store in a dark pantry or the freezer. Taste after about 8 weeks, adding more sugar if necessary.
  • The gin is ready to drink after about 3 months, but is best left for 1 year.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 758.1, Fat 1, Sodium 5.2, Carbohydrate 93.7, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 82.1, Protein 1.8

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