GIN MAKING KIT

Discover your perfect gin!

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Do yourGin

Your own signature gin in two days. No distillery required.

~48 htotal time
~15 minhands-on
350 mlvodka per bottle
Before you start

What’s in the box

2 ×Glass bottles, 350 ml each
10 ×Hand-selected botanicals
1 ×Funnel
2 ×Filter papers

What you’ll need

A good-quality wheat vodka
15 minutes of your time

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How it works

Three steps

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Soak the juniper

The base of your gin is a clear, neutral alcohol — a good vodka is perfect, because vodka is made from wheat, just like the alcohol used to make gin. Lightly crush the juniper berries so they release their aroma, pour them into a bottle with the funnel, and add 350 ml vodka.

This slow, cold soaking is what bartenders call macerating.

Let it rest for 24 hoursAt least one day — the juniper needs time.

Add your botanicals

After 24 hours, it’s time to make it your own. We’ve put together three recipes to show you the amounts — or mix your own blend. Crushing the seeds and pods first helps them release more flavour.

Feel free to add flavours from your kitchen too: basil, rosemary, fennel, chilli, lemon peel or ginger.

Let it rest another 24 hoursThen it’s time to filter your gin.

Filter, chill, sign

Pour your gin through the funnel with a filter paper to remove the botanicals. You can taste it right away — but for the best flavour, let it rest in the fridge for at least 12 more hours. Then design your label and sign your batch.

Your gin isn’t distilled, so it keeps its natural colour — that’s a good sign, not a fault.

12 hours in the fridgeOptional, but worth the wait.
To give you an idea of the quantities

Three recipes

Each recipe is made for one bottle of 350 ml vodka. Use them as a starting point — get creative and make the gin your own.

The SpiritedPeppery and bold
  • Juniper berries1½ test tubes
  • Green cardamom1 pod
  • Cubeb pepper3 peppercorns
  • Coriander seeds½ tsp
  • Laurel½ tsp
  • Pink pepper10 peppercorns
The TraditionalClassic London Dry character
  • Juniper berries2 test tubes
  • Green cardamom2 pods
  • Licorice¼ tsp
  • Coriander seeds½ tsp
  • Orange peel½ tsp
The ColourfulFloral, with a pink glow
  • Juniper berries1 test tube
  • Green cardamom1 pod
  • Coriander seeds¼ tsp
  • Orange peel½ tsp
  • Lavender flowers1 hint
  • Hibiscus flowers1 tsp
Get to know them

Your botanicals

Juniper
Juniperus communisJuniperpiney and slightly bitter — the heart of every gin
Green cardamom
Elettaria cardamomumGreen cardamomsweet and spicy, from the ginger family
Coriander
Coriandrum sativumCorianderwarm and nutty, with hints of ginger and lemon
Cubeb pepper
Piper cubebaCubeb peppersharp and fresh, a little like eucalyptus
Laurel
Laurus nobilisLaurelgentle and spicy, a little like nutmeg
Lavender
Lavandula angustifoliaLavenderstrong scent — use just a little
Licorice
Glycyrrhiza glabraLicoricesweet root with a classic licorice taste
Orange peel
Citrus × sinensisOrange peela bright, familiar citrus note
Pink pepper
Schinus terebinthifoliusPink pepperfruity and sweet, softer than black pepper
Hibiscus flower
HibiscusHibiscus flowertart and fruity — turns your gin pink

Want more botanicals? Discover our Premium Botanicals sets and keep your bar experimenting. Visit the shop →

The reward

Serve it

Your gin, your tonic

  1. Fill a glass to the top with ice — more ice melts slower and keeps your drink colder.
  2. Peel a strip of lemon zest (organic, unwaxed) and drop it in for the citrus oils.
  3. Pour your gin over the ice so it picks up the aromas on the way down.
  4. Top up with a good tonic — 1 part gin to 2–3 parts tonic is a solid starting point.
Sip sip, hurray!
Good to know

Questions

My gin has colour or looks cloudy — is that normal?
Completely normal — it’s just how this method works. Your gin is soaked, not distilled, so it keeps the natural colour of the botanicals. Hibiscus even turns it pink on purpose.
Which vodka should I buy?
A good-quality wheat vodka. Wheat is also what the alcohol in conventional gin production is made from, so it gives you the most authentic base. It doesn’t need to be expensive — neutral and clean is what matters.
Can I leave the botanicals in longer?
The recipes are made for 24 hours. Taste is personal, though — you can filter earlier for a lighter flavour. Just remember that strong botanicals like lavender can take over quickly.
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Gin is a versatile spirit known for its signature juniper flavor, giving it a distinct piney and citrusy taste. It forms the base of classic cocktails like the Martini and Negroni, making it a favorite in bars and homes alike. What makes gin particularly special is its wide range of botanicals, from coriander and citrus peels to cardamom and cinnamon, allowing distillers to craft unique flavors. Unlike some spirits that are tied to specific regions, gin can be produced anywhere, giving it a global appeal and sparking a modern renaissance in craft distilling.

Gin’s defining characteristic is the presence of juniper, which must be the dominant flavor. Beyond juniper, distillers add a variety of botanicals, resulting in different styles like the popular London Dry, the sweeter Old Tom, and the earthier Plymouth gin.
A fun fact about gin is its connection to the iconic gin and tonic, which came about when British soldiers stationed in India mixed gin with quinine-rich tonic water to mask the bitterness and prevent malaria. Today, gin’s flexibility and ability to be produced anywhere in the world have made it a favorite for experimentation, leading to an explosion of new flavors and styles.

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