Turning Vodka Into Gin

In this video, I show you how to create a fresh compound gin out of vodka and select botanicals using a sous vide. The resulting gin is used to make a delicious gin & tonic inspired by the "Betony G & T" at Betony.

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Watch "The Food Surgeon" make a delicious gin & tonic

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Equipment

1. Immersion circulator (sous vide machine)
2. Ziploc bags
3. Large pot

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Compound Gin

• 1 tsp juniper berries
• 2 cardamom pods
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 pinch lavender
• 1/2 dried bay leaf
• 2 oz vodka

1. Measure all botanicals and add to a ziploc bag
2. Pour vodka into bag
3. Seal bag, removing as much air as possible
4. Add bag to hot water at (176°F) (80°C)
5. Leave in hot water for 90 seconds
6. Remove and place in ice water bath for at least 60 seconds

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Fresh Gin & Tonic

• 2oz (60ml) of your compound gin
• 6oz (180ml) tonic water
• Juice of 1/4 lime

1. Strain your compound gin into a collins glass with ice
2. Add your tonic water
3. Squeeze in juice from quarter lime wedge
4. Stir and enjoy