Damson Gin. Rinse and pick over the damsons to remove any leaves and stalks, then pat dry, tip into a freezer bag and freeze overnight. This Damson Gin Recipe originates from the 'Drinking with Dickens' book, written by Cedric Dickens (great great grandson of Charles!, which includes all the recipes of drinks mentioned in all of Dickens. This delicious damson gin recipe is so easy to make requiring just three ingrediants, will be enjoyed by all and makes a lovely gift!

Damson Gin is a liqueur, usually homemade, made from damson plums macerated in a sugar and gin syrup for eight weeks or more. Vodka is sometimes used in place of the gin. Damson gin is especially popular in Britain. You can cook Damson Gin using 5 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Damson Gin

You need 2 lb of Damsons.
Prepare 2 lb of Caster sugar.
Prepare 1 liter of Dry gin.
You need 1 1/2 liter of Kilner jar or similar.
You need 1 1/2 liter of boiling water.

Steeping damsons or sloes in gin for a couple of months makes a delicious drink - and a great topping for a roast. See more ideas about Gin, Gin recipes, Sloe gin. Finding the elusive Damson plum in the wild (aka the farmers' market) is like hitting the culinary jackpot. These damson gin cocktails are easy to make and guaranteed to give you a warming kick which will see you through the colder, darker nights.

Damson Gin step by step

Prick each damson with a fork (alternatively freeze for a day then defrost overnight and use once defrosted without pricking).
Sterilise Kilner jar with boiling water or sterilising agent.
Layer the damsons and caster sugar into the kilner jar. After each layer has been put in, add enough gin to cover that layer. (Adding the gin gradually ensures you get the full amount of gin in the jar).
Seal the jar once full and shake until all the sugar its mixed thoroughly. A good 5 minute shake is best. Store in a dark, cool area..
Each day for the first 3-6 weeks, shake the jar for a couple of minutes..
Do the above step until the sugar has dissolved completely. At this point, leave the jar in a dark place for 10-12 months..
After reaching the 10th month, you can start to think about bottling..
To bottle: sieve out the damsons from the gin and bottle into as many bottles as you like. Ensure bottles are sterile. Cork bottles to preserve the drink. It will last for years and years if left unopened..

Averell Damson Gin is here on display, and the result is sophisticated, bright, and the kind of gin that fans of Sloe Gins will *Or your mother. But we mean Damson this time. A step by step guide to making your own dry version of Damson Gin - also, see my Guide to Damsons (updated regularly) at www.daiv.co.uk and follow my damson. Damson gin là một loại rượu mùi, thường được chế biến tại gia, được làm từ quả cây mận tía (Damson Plum) ngâm trong đường và xi-rô gin trong tám tuần hoặc lâu hơn. Flavour Damson fruit with a touch of gin.