In my last post I shared recipes for making Elderflower Gin & Elderflower Liqueur. This time I share recipes for Elderberry Gin & Elderberry Liqueur that involve infusing elderberry and other flavours into your choice of gin or vodka.
I’m certainly not claiming that drinking alcohol is healthy but if you are drinking alcohol, you might as well drink something that contains at least some health benefits. Elderberries help maintain normal, healthy functioning of our immune system and to promote resilience when our bodies are particularly stressed.
You can experiment with the amount of berries you add depending on whether you want a rich raisiny flavour or a lighter berry flavour. You can also vary the amount of honey or sugar you use depending on the sweetness and flavour profile you want; sugar has a more neutral taste than honey.
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- Fresh elderberries
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- Dried elderberries
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- Lighter elderberry vs deeper flavour
Elderberry gin with berry kombucha
Elderberry-infused Gin
1L gin of your choice
2 tbsp dried elderberries
Combine and leave to steep 2-3 weeks or more.
Enjoy with your favourite tonic for a delicate elderberry flavour or add Berry Kombucha for something different.
Elderberry liqueur
Elderberry Liqueur
2 1/2 cups vodka or gin
1 cup dried elderberries
2 tbsp crushed cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon dried lemon peel
1 cup honey or sugar (can reduce or increase to taste).
Combine vodka/gin, elderberries, crushed cinnamon sticks and lemon peel in a 1L glass jar.
Cover and let steep for at least one month (3 months is even better).
Strain using cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
Transfer back to jar along with honey, and stir well before serving.
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