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mike1964
KG Newbie
Joined: Sat Jan 28, 2006 10:32 pm
Posts: 24
Location: mid wales
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 Blueberry Gin ? Reading about Sloe/Damson/Blackberry Gin,has anybody tried making Blueberry Gin?
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| Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:17 pm |
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Tigger
KG Moderator
Joined: Sun Nov 27, 2005 7:00 pm
Posts: 3187
Location: Shropshire
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No - but it sounds like a possibilty for this year. Any advice?
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| Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:52 pm |
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mike1964
KG Newbie
Joined: Sat Jan 28, 2006 10:32 pm
Posts: 24
Location: mid wales
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I've never made any of the above but as I don't grow any of the others I wondered if Blueberries would be suitable for the purpose?! 
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| Sat Mar 31, 2007 11:00 pm |
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Tigger
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Location: Shropshire
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As I've made all of them apart from Blueberries, I wonder about Blueberries too?
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| Sat Mar 31, 2007 11:07 pm |
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alan refail
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Joined: Sun Nov 27, 2005 8:00 am
Posts: 5614
Location: Chwilog Gogledd Orllewin Cymru Northwest Wales
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Hi Mike
You don't need to grow sloes. Mid-Wales must be awash with blackthorn blossom at the moment, and sloes will follow in September/October.
Cofion gorau
Alan
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vivienz
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Joined: Tue Mar 20, 2007 2:55 pm
Posts: 210
Location: Bournemouth
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blueberry gin I would have thought that the method would be the same as for blackberry - I probably wouldn't add sugar until the end as blueberries aren't very sour. Give it a go with some frozen ones first, then you'll know whether your fresh crop are worth using in it. I'm sure if you drink enough of it, though, it'll taste great! 
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The Grock in the Frock
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Joined: Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:27 pm
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Location: Liverpool
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can anyone give me the ingre and method pllleeezzzzz
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vivienz
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Joined: Tue Mar 20, 2007 2:55 pm
Posts: 210
Location: Bournemouth
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Blackberry vodka - very late reply! Here's my version. Not really a recipe, more a method.
About 1lb blackberries
About 300ml vodka
Sugar to taste, according to fruit used.
Put the blackberries & the vodka into a large kilner/screwtop jar. Shake vigorously. Leave in a cool dark place for about 2 months, or till you remember it. Strain into a clear container & add enough sugar till you're happy with it. Pour off into a bottle & store/use, etc.
Hint: I used mine with some sparkling white wine to make a version of a kir royale - very good & went down a treat.
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