It’s the taste of the moment and the powerful perfume really takes us back to our childhoods - when penny sweets were still a penny!
Parma Violet gin is everywhere we look at the moment, so, we decided to make our own. It’s really easy (and cheap) to make this lovely purple gin - just go easy on the quantity of sweets you use and how long you leave it to infuse - if it’s too strong, it’ll taste a bit soapy instead of having a subtle floral flavour. Give it a go!
How to make your own parma violet gin
Ingredients:
70cl craft gin
14 x packets of 7g Parma Violets
Air-tight jar
Jug
Muslin cloth
Method:
Crush the parma violets in a pestal and mortar, or if you want a finer powder, use a food processor. Combine the gin and the parma violet dust in an air tight mason jar and give it a good shake. Store in a cool dark cupboard and keep giving it a shake for two weeks. After your two weeks is up, strain the contents of the jar into a jug, using a doubled up muslin cloth. Strain back into the jar and then, again, into the jug*.
Pour 50ml of your parma violet gin into a ice-packed copa glass and top up with a classic tonic. Garnish with a lavender sprig and enjoy!
*You may want to repeat the process a few more times to get a clearer liquid.
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