Selfmade Plum Gin – Imbibe Journal

Step 1Unfold the plums out on a cookie sheet and freeze in a single day (for at least 12 hours).

Step 2Place the frozen plums and 1 cinnamon stick in an enormous jar. Add the sugar, then excessive with the gin, guaranteeing the plums are completely submerged.

Step 3Use a vegetable peeler to remove the zest from 1 washed lemon, taking care to avoid the white pith. Add the lemon zest to the jar, stir with a spoon (it’s okay if the sugar doesn’t dissolve) and cover.

Step 4After 24 hours, take away the cinnamon stick and stir the mixture. Place in a cool, darkish spot for 1 month, stirring every few days.

Step 5After 1 month, fine-strain the liquid by plenty of layers of cheesecloth (or use a jelly bag or a espresso filter) whereas funneling proper into a transparent glass bottle. Cap (or cork) and retailer at room temperature for as a lot as 6 months.