Non-Alcoholic Gin Alternative
Equipment
Ingredients
Juniper Infusion
- 2 Cups Water
- 2 Tablespoons Juniper Berries
After 12 Hours Additions
- ½ Teaspoon Cardamom
- 2 Teabags Calm Chamomile
- ½ Teaspoon Coriander Seed
- 1 Dried Bay Leaf
- 1 Teaspoon Allspice
- 4 Dried Lemon Wheels
- 1 Tablespoon Angelica Root
Instructions
Juniper Infusions
- Place 2 cups water in a large container with lid. Add juniper berries and let steep for 12 hours.2 Cups Water, 2 Tablespoons Juniper Berries
Next Day Additions
- After 12 hours, leave the juniper berries in the water and add the remaining ingredients to the container. Let sit for 36 hours.½ Teaspoon Cardamom, 2 Teabags Calm Chamomile, ½ Teaspoon Coriander Seed, 1 Dried Bay Leaf, 1 Teaspoon Allspice, 4 Dried Lemon Wheels, 1 Tablespoon Angelica Root
Strain & Enjoy
- After 36 hours, strain using a cheesecloth or strainer. Note you may have some spices left after straining – that's fine!
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Angie’s Notes
- If you have a favorite alcoholic gin, I would recommend reading what goes into it and adding those flavors to this recipe.
- Try adding star anise, orange wheels, or orris root.
Why I Love This Non-Alcoholic Gin Alternative
When I’m watching my calories, the first thing to go is alcohol – and I turn to my non-alcoholic gin alternative. Alcohol has a ton of wasted calories, and it’s pretty easy to remove from my diet. That said, I do enjoy the taste of a good gin, and I wanted to be able to enjoy a cocktail at night. Water is plain and boring, and I already drink a gallon a day so, at night, the last thing I want is more water.
This gin, while not clear, tastes like regular gin! I made a mocktail using my gin and a regular gin and when tasting blind I could not tell the difference. Creating a shrub-inspired mocktail that tasted great and based on looks alone looked the same as a regular cocktail!
Read this week’s post to find out more about my non-alcoholic gin alternative!
How To Use Non-Alcoholic Gin Alternative
The first thing you will notice is that this gin alternative is a different color than the gin you buy at the store. This gin is essentially a steeped tea and is not distilled to make it clear. My gin is a brown color that reminds me of a strong cup of tea.
Use non-alcoholic gin as you would regular gin. Note the color may differ as this is brown, and not clear. I love gin on the rocks, so I frequently add ice to a glass, pour my non-alcoholic gin over and enjoy!
Another recommendation would be to add this gin to any of the mocktails on my blog – I even have a mocktail that uses my gin!
Other Add-Ins You Could Use
If you have a favorite gin, I recommend researching how it’s made. What botanicals do they use? Are there flavors you love – include those in your gin!
Here’s a small list of things I’d love to try to add to future batches:
- Orange Peel
- Nutmeg
- Almonds
- Cinnamon
- Grapefruit Peel
- Ginger
- Cranberries
Have you tried to make your own non-alcoholic gin alternative? What are your favorite flavors to include in your gin? Can’t wait to see how you make non alcoholic gin your own!
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