Juniper (berries) (100 g)

Hot Rod Mono-Set – Juniper (Berries) (100 g) Juniper berries 100 g — a natural spice for gin, tinctures and moonshine. Juniper berries are an aromatic botanical ingredient most commonly used for homemade gin, juniper tinctures and flavouring spirits. The berries have a distinctive conifer aroma with a light resinous quality and freshness. Juniper is precisely what forms the classic "gin" character of drinks. If you are looking for where to buy juniper for tinctures, juniper berries for gin or juniper spice for moonshine — this is the base ingredient that most gin blends start with. Taste and aroma: coniferous, resinous, camphor-like, fresh. Dry profile, without sweetness, with a clean natural "forest" note. Drinks where the juniper profile dominates: Gin (Dry Gin / London Dry Gin), Genever, Sloe Gin. Where juniper berries are used: homemade gin and gin infusions, juniper tincture (on spirit, moonshine or vodka), herbal bitters and craft blends, flavouring spirits for a dry and spicy profile. Recommended dosage: Minimum: 6 g/l. Tip: it is better to start with the minimum dose and adjust after tasting than to overload the drink with conifer notes. Maceration time: 5–14 days. How to macerate properly: lightly crush the berries before macerating for better aroma release; macerate in a dark place, shaking periodically; after maceration — mandatory filtration (filter paper, cotton wool or cheesecloth). Combinations with other spices: Juniper pairs best with spicy-citrus and root ingredients: coriander, lemon zest, angelica, cardamom, orris root (iris), rosemary. Such combinations produce a clean, balanced aroma and highlight the gin character without excessive sharpness. Format and quality: 100% natural juniper berries, packaging: 100 g, suitable for home recipes and professional experimentation.