How to Make Gin from Juniper Berries (5 Steps)

The unique flavor of gin may seem at first like a difficult flavor profile to reproduce, much less at home. What most people don't know is that it can be done and with as little as a bottle of vodka and some juniper berries, you can easily produce a basic gin at home.

Things You'll Need

  • 1 750 mL bottle of vodka
  • 10 g. of dried juniper berries
  • 1 small piece of lemon peel
  • 1 tsp. crushed coriander
  • Large jar
  • Strainer
  • Water filtration device

Instructions

  1. Put the juniper berries in the jar and pour the vodka into the bottle. You can also add in lemon peel and coriander at this time, if a more complex taste is desired.

  2. Let the jar sit in a place away from extreme sun or heat, for a period of 5 to 7 days, as the ingredients steep. Check on the color of the liquid. It should be darkening during this time.

  3. Check the color of the liquid. When it is the color of chamomile tea, it is ready. Don't worry about the color--this is normal before distillation. As most folks don't have a still at home, there may be a slight hue left in your homemade gin.

  4. Use a strainer to remove the solids--the berries, coriander, and peel--from your gin.

  5. Run the gin through your water filtration device. It will take several runs before the gin becomes clearer. Don't forget to clean out the filter after every run-through. When you're satisfied with the clarity, taste your product. If it's too strong, you can always add some more vodka to even out the taste.

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