Beech Leaf Noyau
A delightful, herby gin liqueur that will tantalise your taste buds and surprise your guests!
Cost: £12
Equipment
- 1 ltr Bottle, Bowl/Jug, Muslin Cloth, Saucepan
Ingredients
- 750 ml gin
- Young fresh beech tree leaves
- 150 g sugar
- 200 ml hot water
- 125 ml brandy (you can add up to 200ml)
Instructions
PART ONE
- Gather young beech tree leaves
- Loosley 3/4 fill a 1-litre bottle with the leaves (a recycled plastic juice bottle is perfect)
- Cover leaves with the gin, ensuring they're all submerged
- Seal bottle and store in a dark cupboard for 4 weeks
- After 4 weeks, strain the liquid through a muslin cloth into a bowl or jug and throw away the leaves
PART TWO
- Sterilise then refill your bottle with the strained gin
- Dissolve your sugar in hot water, leave to cool and pour into the gin.
- Add the brandy and give the bottle a good shake.
- Seal, and store in a dark cupboard for a further 4 weeks to mature.
- Chill, pour, drink, enjoy!
Notes
If you're in a hurry to drink your noyau you can miss out part two entirely and rebottle the strained gin. Chill, serve and enjoy!