Description
This Homemade Zero-Proof Gin combines fresh lemon, cucumber, and fragrant herbs for an irresistible flavor. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, it’s ideal for those looking for a refreshing, handcrafted drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole lemon peeled and quartered
- 6 slices cucumber
- 6 pieces black peppercorns
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 4 sprigs rosemary
- 4 sprigs sage
- 3 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Peel the lemon, removing all the white pith, and dice the fruit.
- In a large mixing bowl or pitcher, combine the lemon, cucumber slices, black peppercorns, thyme, rosemary, and sage.
- Pour boiling water over the mixture and stir gently. Allow it to steep for 1 hour or until it reaches room temperature.
- Strain the mixture into an airtight glass bottle using a fine-mesh strainer, discarding the solids. Use immediately or refrigerate and consume within a week.
Notes
For a stronger flavor, allow the mixture to steep longer than an hour.
Store the gin in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Try adding a splash of tonic for a refreshing drink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg