Black Currant Gin Recipe

black currant gin served in a glass with ice cubes and lemon balm leaves.

5 from 1 vote

Make flavorful homemade black currant gin with our easy recipe. Combine handpicked black currants with quality gin and craft your perfect cocktail at home. Enjoy the delightful taste of summer berries in every sip.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Course: Appetizer, Drinks

Cuisine: British, German

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: shots

Calories: 142kcal

Author: Adina

Equipment

1-liter jar with a lid

Ingredients

300 g black currants 10.5 oz/about 2 cups
150-200 g granulated sugar 5.5 – 7 oz/ ¾ - 1 cup to taste, Note 1
1 bottle of gin 700 ml/ 23.5 fl. oz Note 2

Instructions

Jar: Clean and sterilize the jar.
Black currants: Remove stems or leaves, rinse the berries in a sieve, and gently pat them dry with paper towels. Set them aside.
Combine sugar and gin in the prepared jar. Stir well until the sugar dissolves. Add the black currants and stir gently. Seal the jar.
Let steep for at least 3 weeks and up to 6 for a stronger flavor. Keep the jar in a dark, cool place and shake the contents every 2-3 days or so.
Sieve the gin through a fine mesh sieve lined with cloth or muslin to catch all of the debris that might be in the liquid. Discard the berries.
Transfer the gin to a clean bottle. You can use the empty gin bottle, but you will have an extra small glass of gin that you will not fit in.
Store it in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations. A pantry or a liquor cabinet is ideal.

Notes

Sugar: I prefer to use 150 g/ ¾ cup, but you can add up to 200 g/ 1 cup according to your preference.
Gin: I used London Dry Gin. Use a basic gin, avoiding expensive gins with complex botanicals, as the black currant flavor may overpower those subtleties.

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