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.
You will need (per glass)
50ml Damson Gin
200ml Lemonade
Squeeze fresh lime juice
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.
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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!