Mrs gave me a “Do your gin” kit for my birthday and four large “wine” (read gin) glasses.
Using some polish vodka which tastes decent by itself - pure grain. Then add dried juniper berries for 24h, then whatever dried bits for 24h. Filter and then leave for a further 24h and you’re ready. It’s not distilled but infused but it certainly smells of gin
I’ve gone for juniper, orange peel, Laurel, cardamon, a small hint of herbiscous and lavender (not enough to be noticeable but add a tint of additional colour).
Edit: impressed (with the new glasses too). Big orange hit (the idea was to get citrus!), smooth and then Jupiter end notes.
Edit: after 48h the citrus has dropped off (I did top up with the vodka so it may explain it) where it sits in the background with hints of cardamon. I suggest making the infusion far more intense, rather like hopping when making beer.