HORSERADISH-INFUSED GIN

The shorter infusion time yields a peppy result. Go a little longer, and you’ll find more of the rounded-out flavours of the horseradish, but be prepared for a Martini with a lot of eye-watering kick. Using this recipe for a Caesar or Bloody Mary? Take the infusion time up to 8 hours.

2 x 2-inch (5 x 5-cm) piece fresh horseradish

2 cups (500 mL) gin

1 Peel horseradish. Thinly slice, then cut into matchstick-size pieces. You should have about 1/2 cup (125 mL) matchsticks. Place in a large resealable jar. Pour gin overtop. Shake. Let stand until flavours infuse, 2 to 4 hours, according to your liking.

Makes 1 3/4 cups (425 mL) infused gin for approximately 6 Martinis