Mock Gin

• 3 1/2 liters plus 350 milliliters neutral-tasting vodka, such as Smirnoff
• 1/2 cup juniper berries (30 grams)
• 1/3 cup dried orange peel (6 grams)
• 1 tablespoon grains of paradise (4 grams); see Note
• 1 tablespoon cardamom seeds (4 grams)
• One 1-inch piece of dried ginger root (2 grams); see Note
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds (2 grams)
• 1 teaspoon orris root (2 grams); see Note

1. In a small saucepan, combine the 350 milliliters of vodka with the juniper berries, orange peel, grains of paradise, cardamom, ginger root, coriander and orris root.
2. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook over moderately low heat for 10 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and let steep for at least 6 hours or overnight.
4. Strain the essence through a double layer of cheesecloth into a large pitcher.
5. Add the 3 1/2 liters of vodka and stir to combine.
6. Pour the gin into bottles and seal.

liters, juniper berries, orange peel, grains of paradise, cardamom seeds, ginger root, coriander seeds, orris root

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/mock-gin (may not work)