It’s nice to have a cupboard full of foraged wares. Currently I am housing sloe port made with sloes that were steeping in gin for two years, a nine month damson gin and I am now using the gin soaked damsons to kick off a batch of damson port. I’ve been busy. As nice as it is to sip the damson gin like a thin fruity syrup it’s also nice to be able to jazz it up sometimes.
After nine months of steeping the damson gin has come out a glorious, deep, rich red colour and it is asking to be made into a long drink. This is my perfect summer evening tipple. If I don’t have lemonade in the house it is just as good with a bit of tonic. It doesn’t look fancy, it’s not got any frills but when it tastes this good and fresh it doesn’t need any.
Ingredients
You will need (per glass):
- 50ml Damson Gin
- 200ml Lemonade
- Squeeze fresh lime juice
Method
This is as simple as mixing up some fruit squash; this one is only for adults mind! Put the damson gin into a glass and pour in the lemonade. Squeeze in a little lime juice, give it a taste and add more lime if you prefer it sour. I think this would be lovely with a bit of fresh mint too.
That’s a very pretty colour for a drink!
nice blog
that drink has such a gorgeous color! I so wish I could try all your foraged goods – everything sounds absolutely amazing!
That is perfect. I love the colour. And the glasses… do they have noses?!
It is such a gorgeous colour. I normally drink it straight but I love the idea of making it a mixer!
This Damson Gin with Lemon and Lime sounds refreshing and so pretty. I really love the color. This is a wonderful cocktail to have after a long day of work! 😉
People could get altogether the wrong imprssion about you by reading your blog, Caroline! You do post a lot nice things about alcoholic drinks…
It’s almost time to start thinking about gathering sloes again. Where has the year gone?
I am really only JUST getting into gin…I love the idea of infusing it with fruit!!
Wow, your gin is such a glorious color! Even diluted, it’s beautiful. I bet it tastes marvelous with lemonade 🙂
Wow, that looks wonderful. I know I could not wait two years though, lol.
A very lovely drink!!
I love damson gin and this sounds like a super drink!
what a marvelous hue! i’m so envious of your drink-making prowess. 🙂
Damsons are the most glorious colour and the damson gin with lemonade sounds delicious – I could drink that now!