Roses are widely cultivated over much of the world, there are over 100 species of rose and thousands of ornamental varieties. In Britain, the dog rose ( Rosa canina – pictured above) is the most common native wild rose, and is found scrambling through the hedgerows and woodland edges of much of Europe. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. First things first, you’ll need to make a homemade simple syrup infused with rhubarb. Here’s what you’ll need for your syrup: We were inspired to make this having been given a bottle of rhubarb and ginger gin at Christmas, I think that ours is far superior, fresher and far more natural tasting, as well as far cheaper to make. How Do I Make Rhubarb and Ginger Gin? Something else I want to try is a play on a Margarita, made with this gin instead of tequila (I mean.. I also want to try infusing tequila with rhubarb but that’s for another time!). For this, I think it would be great to make a standard margarita (usually lime juice, tequila and cointreau) but sub the tequila for this rhubarb gin.

TASTING NOTES: A perfectly balanced Whitley Neill gin with a delicate, fruity taste and a lasting citrus, raspberry flavour. Edinburgh Plum & Vanilla Gin offers delightful flavours of fresh plums and a sweet vanilla touch Fresh rhubarb stalks. If you can, use as many red rhubarb stalks as you can. They bring the best colour. As rhubarb and ginger work so nicely together, a great idea is to combine rhubarb gin with gingerale. Serve with a wedge of lime, lemon, orange or grapefruit. Kombucha: Over the past several years, we have watched and waited as numerous retailers have begun crafting their own-label gins. These gins are known to be affordable, and they match the needs of the retailers’ desired target market. The obvious place to start is with a gin & tonic. The rhubarb gin is slightly acidic (and very lightly sweetened) so you may need to add a bit more tonic than you usually would to a plain G&T, however that’s up to your own taste to judge. I love the combination of rhubarb and grapefruit or orange, so it’s also nice to change the lime in your G&T for a wedge of grapefruit/orange instead. Ginger ale:Pour over the gin and close the jar. Leave it in a cool dark place, to sit and infuse for at least 4 days before sampling. The longer it's left the stronger the flavour will become.

Because rhubarb has it's own unique tartness and taste, I couldn't help but come to the conclusion, that a Rhubarb Gin & Tonic would be perfect. There is an amazing variety of different botanicals that may be included in gin. And every one of them gives you a very different gin experience. Parma violet flavoured gins have been successful for quite a while now, and Asda’s Extra Special Parma Violet Gin really does taste of our beloved sweets. It comes as no literal surprise to us that this gin sold out when it was first released, and it stands up well against some of the other parma violet offerings that are currently available in the world of gin. ASDA Extra Special Parma Violet Gin 8. ASDA Extra Special Rhubarb & Ginger Gin Liqueur

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Let syrup cool to room temperature, then press through a fine mesh sieve like this one. Transfer syrup to a container with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate until needed. Step 2: Shake it up Today, we are going to be taking a look at Asda’s ever-growing range of traditional gins and innovative flavoured gins, as more and more seem to be getting distilled regularly, leaving us excited to see what happens next. The Boom in Own-Label Gins No fresh rhubarb in the shops? No problem – just substitute frozen rhubarb. What gin do I use to make Rhubarb and Ginger Gin? Although gin is a versatile ingredient, it's one spirit that you would not want to drink on its own. It is, however, perfect for mixing.

PREMIUM PINK GIN: Zesty rhubarb meets aromatic rosehip in this refreshingly bittersweet liqueur with The Lakes Gin at its heart! Gordon's Premium Pink Gin is made using only natural fruit flavours and a subtle touch of juniper Chop up the rhubarb stalks into 2 ½ cm (1 inch) pieces. Add them to a large jar and pour over the granulated sugar. Add on the lid, then give the jar a good shake to coat the rhubarb in sugar. Alternatively if you are not a gin drinker then use a similar quality of vodka to make rhubarb and ginger vodka! How do I serve Rhubarb and Ginger Gin? When foraging, always use good field guides to identify your finds to 100% certainty before eating them - if in doubt, leave it out. Be aware that foraging may not be permitted in some protected areas or parks.

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Using fresh water from the river Derwent and classic botanicals native to the Cumbrian fells like juniper, bilberry, heather, and meadowsweet, The Lakes gin is an authentic, locally made spirit. Their rhubarb and rosehip gin has been a particularly popular release, as well as delectable flavours like elderflower and pink grapefruit (the latter of which received a Gold Outstanding award at the 2022 International Wine and Spirit competition). HOW IT'S MADE - Made with our London dry gin, which is crafted using locally sourced botanicals and infused with the finest Yorkshire rhubarb - Then mixed together with water drawn from the world-famous Harrogate aquifer, pure single grain spirit and a mix of the finest ingredients A classic Gin & Tonic, or G&T, is just Gin, Tonic, and Lime. The Gin, with its sweet floral notes, is a perfect partner with lots of tart lime. Rhubarb, although it's treated as a fruit, is actually a vegetable. It's incredibly astringent, so it usually needs a lot of sugar, as in Rhubarb Jam, or is often paired with sweeter fruit, like these Rhubarb Blueberry Oatmeal Bars, or Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins.