October 23, 2025
We have Eastern Red Cedar all over around here and since I also grow a good number of botanicals, coming up with a signature gin seems like a fun idea. Here’s the start.
Summary
- Prep Time: 10 min
 - Cook Time: NA
 - Other: 30+ days aging
 - Total Time: 30+ days
 - Servings:
 - Yield: 750 ml
 
Ingredients
- 8 tbs juniper berries (Juniperus virginiana)
 - 3⁄4 tsp coriander, whole
 - 1⁄4 tsp ground allspice
 - 1⁄4 tsp fennel seed
 - 3 green cardamon pods
 - 3 black peppercorns
 - 1 bay leaf
 - 1 sprig rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary
 - 1⁄4 tsp citrus zest or 1 citrus slice
 - 1⁄4 tsp lavender
 - 750 ml vodka
 
Directions
- Put the herbs in a glass jar.
 - Add vodka
 - Cap tightly, and let sit one month or more in a cool, dark place.
 - Strain the liquid into a glass bottle and enjoy!
 
Adjustments
- None
 
History
- 2025-10-28 – Started gin with intent to open on Farm Thanksgiving.
 
References
- Round The Bend Farms – How to Make Botanical Gin Infusions