Ginger is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine. It is a herbaceous perennial which grows annual pseudostems about one meter tall bearing narrow leaf blades. The ginger will need peeling (use a teaspoon) and slicing before use. Alternatively use crystalised ginger, you […]
Sloes are in the same family as plums and cherries so if you’re brave you can eat them raw, though they are incredibly sharp and will dry your mouth out before you even finish your first one. Take care when picking them, the thorns are very sharp. The sloes will need some pre-preparation to make them suitable for liqueur making. There are two methods,
Strawberries can be found nowadays at any time of the year but the absolute best are those which are picked in season and grown in the UK. Ingredients: 700ml Vodka 500g Strawberries 200g Granulated sugar Slow Method: Rinse the strawberries, cut in half, and add to a 1l Kilner Jar. Add the sugar and Vodka.
Did you ever go blackberry picking as a kid? Well, try this Blackberry Rum and you’ll realise that the pastime is not just for the kids or the crumble! If there are no blackberries or they are out of season, we have had good results with using frozen blackberries from the supermarket. Frozen forest fruits
Lovely apples with a hint or two of vodka, this is fantastic served ice cold. Ingredients: 700ml Vodka 500g Apples 200g Granulated sugar Slow Method: Core and slice the apples, and then add to a 1l Kilner Jar. Add the sugar and Vodka. Put into a cool dark place and leave for 3 weeks. Shake
Sweet cherries and warming brandy. If using fresh cherries you will need to remove the stalks and rinse them in clean water. Just cut around the skin leaving the stones intact. Ingredients: 700ml Brandy 500g Cherrys 200g Granulated sugar Slow Method: Prepare the cherries as above and add to a 1l Kilner Jar. Add the
