Comments on: Damson Gin Recipe

By: Andy Mitchell

Andy Mitchell — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 23:48:05 +0000

Update on the batch I made in September using Dutch Gin, (jenver). It is fantastic! Proost, prettige kerstdagen en een gelukkig nieuwjaar.

By: Carol

Carol — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:50:42 +0000

First time I've ever had a go at this, wow really good, a little too sweet for us though so I diluted it down with more Gin and left it one more week before I strained it, will be making more next year

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:31:12 +0000

Do I need to sterilise new, shop bought bottles before I decant my damson/sloe gin into them? If so, do I need to let them cool down before I do this?

By: June Buchan

June Buchan — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:24:15 +0000

Is it really too late to make some for Christmas? What would it be like after only a month? Any views welcome and thanks.

By: sue

sue — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:05:58 +0000

I always use well washed out plastic milk bottles, the 2 litre ones so plenty of sloshing around room. ENJOY

By: Mrs.M.Alexander

Mrs.M.Alexander — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:38:03 +0000

Have just bottled my damson gin and would like to know if and how I can use the gin soaked fruit in any way?

By: Annie

Annie — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:38:16 +0000

@janet bethel: I used the damsons after straining to make Delia's Spiced Damson Chutney - it really had an extra kick. You can also make a really wicked Damson Crumble.

By: gillian dyson

gillian dyson — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:32:54 +0000

Hi Vernon, just made my second demi john of damson gin/rum. Was surprised to find that some recipes have different amounts of sugar. If it makes it too sweet I will just have to put more alcohol in it.
merry christmas 2012.@
VERNON GRIFFITHS:

By: Pat

Pat — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:59:32 +0000

I have a damson tree in my garden so I am having a bash at this recipe. I used kilner jars and popped the fruit & sugar in 10 days ago, before going on leave.

I came home this morning to find a lovely gooey liquid on top of the sugar which I have now stirred up and will work for a day or so before adding the Gin.

It looks and tastes good

Pat

By: VERNON GRIFFITHS

VERNON GRIFFITHS — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:10:16 +0000

JUST BOTTLED 2lb OF DAMSONS TO 2lb OF SUGAR AND AFTER 4 DAYS THE RESULT IS NOW BLOOD RED IT LOOKS FAB AND TASTES EVEN BETTER, I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE TO LATE TO ADD THE GROG OR WILL IT BE OK. I HAVE DONE 2 BATCHES OF THE SAME AMOUNTS ONE FOR WHITE RUM AND ONE FOR GIN. REGARDS GRIFF.