Mock Gin

8 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 liters plus 350 milliliters neutral-tasting vodka, such as Smirnoff
  • 1/2 cup juniper berries (30 grams)
  • 1/3 cup dried orange peel (6 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon grains of paradise (4 grams); see Note
  • 1 tablespoon cardamom seeds (4 grams)
  • One 1-inch piece of dried ginger root (2 grams); see Note
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds (2 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon orris root (2 grams); see Note

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small saucepan, combine the 350 milliliters of vodka with the juniper berries, orange peel, grains of paradise, cardamom, ginger root, coriander and orris root.
  2. 2
    Bring to a simmer, cover and cook over moderately low heat for 10 minutes.
  3. 3
    Remove from the heat and let steep for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  4. 4
    Strain the essence through a double layer of cheesecloth into a large pitcher.
  5. 5
    Add the 3 1/2 liters of vodka and stir to combine.
  6. 6
    Pour the gin into bottles and seal.

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