How to make gin at home

An easy guide to make your own gin in 8 simple steps.

Course Drinks

Cuisine British

Keyword compound gin, Gin, homemade gin

Prep Time 5

Resting 2

Total Time 2 5

750 ml Quality Vodka (eg. Ketel One)
3 tbsp Juniper berries
1 tbsp Coriander seeds
1 tbsp Angelica root cut into pieces
2 Cardamom pods
2 Peppercorns
3-4 Allspice berries
1/2 stick Cassia bark (alternatively use cinnamon)
1 small Dried orange peel (make sure that you don't use any of the pith as this will make your gin taste very bitter)
1 small Piece of dried lemon peel (again, don't use any pith)
1 small Piece of grapefruit peel

Sterilize your mason jar and the glass bottle.
Add all botanicals to the mason jar and add the vodka.
Close the jar, shake up everything, and let it sit and infuse for 24 hours.
Shaker the jar gently to mix all the botanicals and let it sit for another 24 hours.
Taste the gin. If it has enough flavor, it's ready to be strained. If it lacks these distinct gin flavors, let it sit for another 12 hours.
Strain the gin using a fine mesh strainer and cheesecloth. That helps to get rid of any remaining sediment. Then let it sit again for 3-4 days.
Strain again using a cheesecloth, a coffee filter, or a water filter to make the gin as clear and pure as possible.
Finally, pour your homemade gin into the prepared bottle.