Syrups are the secret to adding flavour, colour, and sweetness to your drinks. They’re simple to make, and with your Natural and Noble Gin Botanicals Kit, you can experiment with a variety of delicious flavours, including spicy, floral and citrus flavours. Each recipe makes enough for about two regular sized jam jars of syrup.

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, heat 1 cup (cup = approx 200-240ml) of water and add 1 cup of sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, add the contents of your chosen syrup base.
3. Stir for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and allow the syrup to cool.
4. Once cool, strain the liquid using a sieve or muslin cloth to remove solids.
5. Pour your finished syrup into a jar and store it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to six weeks. 

The best thing about making your own drinks syrups is their versatility!

1. Make your own liqueurs: Combine 1 part syrup with 1 part spirit - gin, rum or whisky (or yes, vodka!). Shake or stir the mixture well to create a simple, delicious liqueur that can be stored in the fridge and enjoyed over ice.
2. Flavour your Gin & Tonics: Simply add 2 tablespoons of your flavoured syrup to a classic gin and tonic for a new and exciting flavour twist.
3. As a cocktail base: Use your homemade syrups as the base for many other cocktails. For classic cocktails including Martinis and Sours - your syrups will provide the perfect touch of added flavour and sweetness.

Once your flavoured syrups are ready, turning them into delectable liqueurs is incredibly simple.

• Combine 1 part syrup with 1 part spirit again - gin, rum, whisky or vodka depending on what you're making. This 1:1 ratio is how we do it, but the brilliance of this approach is it's easy to adjust it to your own preference.
• Shake or stir the mixture well to create your simple, delicious liqueur that can be stored in the fridge and enjoyed over ice.
• Serve over ice or as you fancy
• Storage: Your homemade liqueur can be stored in the fridge for months.

The possibilities for creating a range of unique and delicious liqueurs are truly limitless. Enjoy experimenting and sipping your way to your next favourite creation!

Get ready to create show-stopping party treats that'll have everyone asking for the recipe!

What you'll need:

• 4 gelatine leaves (easily found at your local supermarket or cook shop)
• 1 jam jar of syrup (See 'making a syrup' up the page)
• 125ml basic gin
• 150ml regular tonic water
• Fresh lemon juice and elegant lemon wedges for that perfect finishing touch

Let's create the magic:

1. Set yourself up for success - gather all your ingredients so everything's ready to go!
2. Prep your gelatine – pop the leaves into a bowl, cover with cold water and let them soak for about 15 minutes. You'll know they're ready when they're lovely and soft.
3. Warm things up - gently heat your syrup until it reaches a gentle boil, then set it aside to cool just a little.
4. Bring it all together - squeeze out the excess water from your softened gelatine and stir it into the warm syrup until it melts beautifully. Now for the fun part: mix in your gin, tonic water and a good squeeze of lemon juice. Strain everything into a jug for a silky-smooth finish. You can just skim off any froth that appears on top.
5. The grand finale - pour your gorgeous mixture into 8 charming 50ml shot glasses and pop them in the fridge for 4-5 hours to set into wobbly perfection. When you're ready to serve, crown each jelly with a stylish lemon wedge. (No shot glasses? No problem! An ice cube tray works brilliantly too... or you can make one large jelly and just give people a spoon!)

Oh, and sit back and prepare for the compliments...