I harvested berries from my myrtle bushes today to make another batch of myrtle gin. I’m using a similar mix to last time but I’ve tried to use a little less sugar. I’ve also thrown in some fresh ginger to … Continue reading →

The myrtle gin I started in February is now in the bottle and looking gorgeous in the sunlight. I’m pleased with the label – quite simple but I got the colour matching close enough that the main lettering could almost … Continue reading →

I’ve got another batch of myrtle gin underway. The Myrtus communis hedge, which I planted about four and a half years ago, is growing well and, although I neglected to weight this year’s harvest, I’m sure it was more than … Continue reading →

A tipple that is often created at home is sloe gin. I used to think it sounded complex until I discovered that you don’t create it from scratch but buy the gin in and simply infuse it with other flavours. … Continue reading →