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The Fruity Blend Bathtub Gin Recipe

This type of bathtub gin offers a citrusy-fruity blend that uses juniper berries and fruit peels from fragrant citrus fruits like lemon, orange, and grapefruit.
Course: Drinks
Keyword: Gin, Liquor
Author: DIY Distilling

Equipment

  • 800 ml glass jar
  • Sieve
  • Coffee Filter
  • Kitchen Scales

Ingredients

  • 750 ml inexpensive neutral grain spirit (or you can use vodka)
  • 15 gm Juniper berries
  • 1 tbsp caraway seeds
  • 2 star anise pods
  • 2 peels grapefruit
  • 2 peels oranges
  • 2 peels lemon

Instructions

  • Step 1: Sterilize the glass jar by washing it in hot and soapy water. Wipe dry and let air dry as well.
  • Step 2: Pour 750 ml vodka into the jar.
  • Step 3: Add the juniper berries, caraway seeds, star anise, and all the fruit peels with the vodka in the jar. Swirl around to mix, then cover the jar with the lid.
  • Step 4: Let steep in a cool dark place for 24 hours. After steeping, open the lid and taste the gin if it is all ready to your liking. If you want to make one flavor stand out, add more of that desired ingredient, then close the jar and steep for another 12 hours.
    Don’t hesitate to taste your gin since It’s your mix and your option.
  • Step 5: Once you are satisfied, filter the botanicals with a sieve and do final filtering with the coffee filter. Enjoy!