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The Breakfast Martini - Cocktail Recipe
Although we don't recommend drinking gin before at least brunch, the breakfast martini is a fantastic beverage that pairs extremely well with a more savoury gin such as The Earl . The gin underpins the bright zest of orange liqueur, offset by the tangy sweetness of marmalade. All together, this creates a cocktail that's the perfect balance of bitter and sweet. Ingredients 1 tsp Marmalade 50ml Gin 20ml Triple Sec 20ml Lemon Juice Ice Slice of Dried or Fresh Orange to serve Met

Gincraft
Oct 261 min read
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The Elderflower Collins - Cocktail Recipe
The classic Tom Collins meets its sophisticated match. Bringing together the crisp botanicals of gin with the delicate floral notes of elderflower and a refreshing hit of lemon. This cocktail is an elegant twist on a favourite that's perfect for any occasion. This cocktail works well with clean modern gins such a s our Modern Classic . Ingredients 60ml Gin 20ml Lemon Juice 30ml Elderflower Cordial 10ml Sugar Syrup Soda to top Lemon slice and ice to serve Method Add ice, gin,

Gincraft
Oct 261 min read
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The Festivus - Christmas Gin Recipe
... The gin for the rest of us. The Festivus is a celebratory gin that's so darn drinkable that you'll probably wind up making this for Easter, Halloween, Kwanzaa, and National Talk Like a Pirate Day too. The clean bite of the juniper is elevated by delicious baked apple flavours and a subtle spiciness. Festivity in a bottle! Ingredients The following portions are appropriate for a 700ml distillation. Make sure you don't just throw all the ingredients in ! This recipe requi

Gincraft
Oct 252 min read
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The Earl - Earl Grey Tea Gin Recipe
" The Earl " is a classy but deceptively simple number, best served with high tea or in a breakfast martini. The floral body of the Earl Grey tea is brightened by a zing of citrus, creating a well rounded and versatile modern gin. Ingredients The following portions are appropriate for a 700ml distillation 7g Juniper 2.5 tsp Angelica Root 1-2 Cloves (depending on size and how spicy you're feeling) 1 tsp Orris Root 2 tsp Coriander Seeds 3.5 slices Dried Lemon 1 Slice Dried Ora

Gincraft
Oct 121 min read
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How to Polish a Copper Still
A Copper Still is a lovely display piece for your house. Over time, though, even if you clean your still after every use - the copper will d

Gincraft
Mar 91 min read
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Do Fixatives Really Work in Gin?
Angelica and Orris Root seem to be in every gin. That's because they're fixatives. But what is a fixative, and do they really work?

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Mar 82 min read
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The Bramble - Cocktail Recipe
A fun, refreshing, springtime Gin cocktail.

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Jan 201 min read
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Does the quality of vodka in my gin still affect the end product?
When creating gin in a small copper alembic still, we distil store-bought vodka through our botanicals and dilute the end product to an...

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May 24, 20241 min read
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What type of fuel do I use in my burner?
When creating gin in a copper alembic still, we need to apply heat. That's why our stills come with a burner. We recommend using...

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May 24, 20241 min read
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The Sunshiner - Grapefruit Saffron Gin Recipe
"The Sunshiner" is a fantastic modern gin, with the edge of the Grapefruit being uplifted by the warming sweetness of Saffron, Cardamom...

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May 19, 20241 min read
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The Cambodian - Gin Recipe
"The Cambodian" is a zesty modern gin, inspired by the flavours of Cambodian cuisine, and just right for unwinding after a day in the...

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May 19, 20241 min read
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Distilling Gin in a Copper Alembic Still
The first steps on what will be an amazing journey of Gincrafting..

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May 19, 20242 min read
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Cleaning your Still After Use
When distillation is done, it’s important to clean your still so it stays looking beautiful. Here’s how...

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May 19, 20241 min read
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Diluting your distillate
Once your distillation is done, you’re going to want to dilute it to get it to a drinkable level of alcohol. Here’s how to dilute your...

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May 19, 20241 min read
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How to know when your distillation is done
It’s important to stop distilling once you’ve extracted all the desirable alcohol from your source. Know when enough is enough!

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May 19, 20242 min read
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The Modern Classic - Gin Recipe
The "Modern Classic" is our default setting for Gin. Inspired by the first wave of modern gins such as Bombay Sapphire and Hendrick's,...

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Apr 21, 20241 min read
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What is Gin?
Gin is a clear alcoholic sprit flavoured with juniper berries. Different regions of the world have different legal definitions, but...

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Apr 21, 20241 min read
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