Juniper berries

Juniper berries add a bitter, citrus and sweet hue to our cocktails and dishes.

They can be used both fresh and dry and it is advisable to use them moderately because their taste is strong and with a small amount we will provide plenty of flavor.

Characteristics of Juniper Berries

Juniper is found in the mountainous areas of the coldest parts of Europe, Asia and North America. Juniper berries have always been valued for their medicinal benefits, even before extending their use in cooking, as they are considered as digestive, balsamic, expectorant, diuretic, and antiseptic among many other qualities attributed to it.

Uses of juniper berries

In cocktails its use is totally extended for the aromatization of Gin&Tonics and cocktails whose base is the gin; in what is related to our culinary recipes they are ideal to aromatize red meats. In order to obtain an optimal result we must crush them a little before adding them to our cocktail or dish.