Juniper berries are actually the female seed cones produced by the conifer species Juniperus communis. These cones have thick fleshy scales that give the cone an almost berry-like appearance.
The "berries: varies in size from about 4 to 10mm in diameter. Young berries are green while matured berries turn dark purple, almost black.
The outer scales of the berry is almost flavourless while the inside of the berry contains the characteristic Juniper flavour. This flavour resembles pine-flavour with a fresh-green and citrus notes.
The berries should be finely crushed before using for ginning or even for infusions (like in "bath tub gin").
Apart from using the juniper berries in gin, it is widely used in venison dishes and is a know diuretic, used as a remedy for arthritis and rheumatism, an appetite suppressant and is currently researched as a treatment for diet-controlled diabetes. Quite a remarkable little "fruit".
What's in the box
1 x Distillique Gin Botanicals: Juniper Berries 100g
