Lemon thyme gin
MAKES 70CL
● 4 large lemon thyme sprigs, plus extra to decorate ● 2 strips unwaxed lemon zest ● 5tbsp caster sugar ● 70cl bottle of gin
1 Wash the lemon thyme and pat it dry with kitchen paper. Place the thyme, lemon zest and sugar into a large, clean, lidded glass bottle or jar.
Pour in the gin, making sure the thyme and zest are submerged. Seal the jar and leave in a cool, dark place for 1 week to infuse.
2 After the steeping time, strain the gin into sterilised gift bottles, adding fresh herbs for decoration, but giving strict instructions for the recipient to remove them within 1 week, to avoid the herb flavour from overpowering the gin.
Spiced tree-shaped biscuits
MAKES 20-25 (DEPENDING ON SIZE OF CUTTER USED)
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