Make it in advance and leave to mature for around two to three months to get the most from these fabulous fruits.

All our gin liqueurs work in sparkling water but Stinging Nettle in particular makes a refreshing gin spritzer. Hi just made this with lots of sugar, lots of nettles, fresh peppermint, fresh spearmint, a fresh bay leaf, and a few not many mugwort leaves.

While at the beginning this plant can be stinging, once that is tamed and processed, this botanical is pack with quite the flavour punch.

Whitley Neill Quince Gin is a premium handcrafted dry gin inspired by the timeless flavours of Persia – the first gin of its kind in the UK. JJ Whitley have produced a rather unique gin made using nettles, not the first botanical that comes to your mind when you think of gin! In 2018, Stirling Gin acquired and renovated their own premises, ‘The Old Smiddy’ distillery, which is situated under the same towering walls of Stirling Castle.Towards the end of summer, hedgerows groan with the weight of blackberries – which is why you’ll see lots of people filling up carrier bags and Tupperware containers with them during their country walks. Our posts cover everything we are excited about from the latest openings and hottest food trends to brilliant new producers and exclusive chef interviews.

Fruit, cream, herbs, spices, flowers or nuts are the traditional choices, but you will also find some more imaginative creations on the internet including various candy concoctions such as Skittle Vodka. But while these are at best overly sweet and at worst full of artificial flavourings, it’s far tastier and cheaper to make your own. It has a pleasant earthy taste, and you definitely know its nettle based, with a taste reminiscent of the Nettle Cordial we made last year. D1 London Gin encapsulates quintessential British flavours and aromas, with orange and fruit tea expressions around a confidently balanced juniper backbone.

Try 50:50 in your prosecco to make a Nettle Bellini, Your guests will be swinging from the chandelier a long time before the starter arrives !

Once cooked to remove the ‘sting’ they produce a delicious, irrefutably ‘green’ flavour, which is what gives J.Come Christmas, you’ll have an incredible homemade tipple that brings some much-needed fruitiness to the colder months. The product and allergen information provided has been supplied by the producer/manufacturer of the products. The basil complements the flavours of this gin without overpowering the rhubarb or the ginger, meaning you won’t miss a thing. To be honest Tiffany I always like to wash nettles so that I check over what I have picked thoroughly to ensure no other stray plants have been grabbed at the same time as I don’t tend to look too closely while I am picking them. Sign up to our mailing list to see where we’ll be next, and make sure you stop by and have a Djinn and tonic with us.