Several weeks ago, I was browsing around the internet looking for a flavored simple syrup recipe when I stumbled upon this wonderful website called Post Prohibition. Run by Josh Sullivan, Post Prohibition is Baltimore-based movement dedicated to coming up with some serious cocktails. Now as you all know, I have a strong affinity towards home infused alcohol and killer cocktails, so you can imagine the excitement I was feeling when I first discovered this trove of hand crafted beverages, infusions and simple syrups. Given that Kitchen Konfidence and Post Prohibition share some of the same ideas and values, a partnership between the two seemed completely natural (duh. winning.). Over the next few months, expect to see some totally fun, imaginative cocktails courtesy of Josh Sullivan.
This recipe for Blueberry Infused Gin is the base for a pretty spectacular cocktail (to be featured in the next several weeks). The infusion is made with cooked, organic blueberries and a full bottle of citrusy Plymouth Gin. Bright, fruity and delicious, the finished gin can be layered into a cocktail or simply enjoyed on the rocks. Continue reading for the recipe.
Blueberry Infused Gin
This recipe is courtesy of Josh Sullivan of Post Prohibition, a Baltimore-based movement that celebrates the craft of the cocktail. Josh enjoys creating well-balanced, artistic cocktails often featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. If you have enjoyed this recipe, be sure to visit Post Prohibition for more cocktail inspiration.
3 cups organic blueberries
1 750 ml bottle of Plymouth Gin
Give blueberries a good rinse, then add to a large pot (no need to dry them). Warm blueberries over medium heat, stirring often. Cook blueberries until they release a decent amount of liquid.* Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Add blueberries with juices to a large, airtight jar. Pour in entire bottle of gin. Seal the lid and store in a cool, dark spot for 5 days. Be sure to give the jar a good shake at least once a day.
After 5 days, strain infused gin through a fine mesh basket strainer into a clean bottle or container. The more solid bits you strain out, the longer the gin will last! Store in the refrigerator.
Makes approximately 750 ml.
*You can eyeball this step. I stopped cooking the blueberries once more liquid was visible than solid berries.
Sounds fantastic! Can’t wait to see the cocktail recipe.
Very interesting! Love this. Thanks for sharing
looks awesome!
I really want to try that… looks delish!
You have THE BEST cocktail recipes!
Thanks Sandra
This sounds delicious!
WOW. I love it. Project for summer months, I believe!
Jax x
I love your infusion and cocktail posts. I tend toward the same things and have several new experiments on deck. Homemade Southern Comfort being one I am repeating from last year.
Jason
Thanks Jason. Homemade So Co!? That sounds delicious.
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Another great post…I really enjoy Plymouth gin. I’ve given you an award on my blog. You can view it here:
http://cookinabar.blogspot.com/2011/04/sweet-as-candy.html
Thank you so much for the award! I really appreciate it.
What is the name of that jar that you used? I have been searching for jars like that to make alcohol in infusion but keep coming up empty handed.
Hi Melanie, I purchased this jar at The Container Store. It’s called a Hermetic Glass Storage Jar:
http://www.containerstore.com/shop/kitchen/foodStorage/jarsTerrines?productId=10011037&N=74177
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I’ve used this recipe a couple times and LOVE it. Do you think vodka could be substituted for gin here? Thanks!
Excellent! Glad it worked for you. You could certainly use vodka, but the flavor would be different. Still good, but different.
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I made a blueberry infused vodka recently but used fresh berries, will try cooked next time. I currently have a red currant and lime gin in the works, as well as a grapefruit-ginger gin as well as there are no sloe’s where I am currently living. Great recipe.
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