Strawberry gin

Made this but used sweetener so it would be low sugar. Bought my jar from b and m. Used a cheap dry gin kept the bottle to transfer once I had sieved it not a jug. It's really good, can taste the strawberry. Going to try some other flavours next. I have made a lemon one too that was very refreshing

Hiya, just wondering if it’s necessary to keep it in the fridge whilst steeping, I have had a look at several recipes and none others state to keep in the fridge?

Just wondering as I have a large kilner jar that won’t fit in the fridge and don’t want to waste all that gin if it doesn’t work.…

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Wrong time of year for fresh strawberries, can we use frozen fruit. Defrosted before use I presume?

Hi - I want to make this with figs, just wondering what the rough quantities of figs and sugar would be seen as figs already have a high sugar content? Thanks

Once made, what is the shelf life of the gin & does it need to always be kept refridgerated?