Flavour your own gin is something a lot of people want to do these days. So, we’ve put together this simple to follow guide for how you can make your own unique gin at home. The first step is sourcing some key ingredients: juniper berries, coriander seeds, cardamom pods, angelica root and dried citrus peel. The second step is the boiling and filtering process which will help remove the alcohol from your brew.
Why you need to flavour your own gin
- You can save money by flavouring your own gin
This is one of the biggest reasons to flavour your own gin. You can make a small batch for as little as £10, or a larger batch for as little as £40. The average cost of a small bottle of gin is around £20, so this will save you around £10.
- Make unique and personalised gin
Who wouldn’t want to create their own unique flavour? If you mix your own drink, then it will be distinctly yours, which is something no-one else has; they’ll all be drinking your gin! There’s nothing wrong with doing this – you’ll soon make enough money to buy your own bottle!
- You can flavour your gin with the herb of your choice
You can add your own personal touch by infusing or adding different herbs to your gin. You can try new types of flavour combinations and find out what goes well with what.
- You can make a larger batch of your favourite drink
If you want a special drink that you like, then there’s nothing wrong with creating it as a larger batch which will make enough for you to enjoy every day for a long time to come. You could even bottle it and give it as gifts! Of course, this is only if you’re going to want to keep it in the bottle for several months.
- You can make it in as little as an hour and a half
It’s actually quite easy to make your own gin. In fact, this is one of the few distilling processes that can be done in a couple hours, given you already have necessary equipment: a pot used to boil water, a strainer to filter out the grains and herbs from your drink, and a bottle for storing. It doesn’t even require any specialised equipment!
- You can make it at home even if you’re not a distiller
There are now many different and easy ways to create gin or tonic water at home, so this is certainly possible for anyone. We’ve created the flowchart below to help you, so whether you’re an experienced distiller or a complete beginner, this guide will help get you started.
- It will impress your friends
One of the biggest reasons to flavour your own gin is that it will make you look like a distiller, even if you’re not. In fact, this is one of the few ways that the average person can impress their friends and family with the art of distilling. They might think you’re actually going to work for a distillery!
- It’s incredibly easy to do
It’s so easy to do because there’s no special equipment required – most modern kitchens have all of the equipment ready and waiting for you to use! There are a few different ways you can create your gin too. For example, by creating an infusion or flavouring your own gin with herbal tea.