Juniperus communis to the chased girls. Its astringent blue-black seed cones, commonly known as "juniper berries", are too bitter to eat raw and are usually sold dried and used to flavour meats, sauces, and stuffings. They are generally crushed before use to release their flavour. Since juniper berries have a strong taste, they should be used sparingly. They are generally used to enhance meat with a strong flavour, such as game, including game birds, or tongue. The cones are used to flavour certain beers and gin (the word "gin" derives from an Old French word meaning "juniper"). In Finland, juniper is used
Rhubarb and Ginger Gin It is common for rhubarb and ginger gin to be served as 'rhubarb ginger gin and tonic', typically consisting of 2 shots of gin, which is then topped up with tonic water. This is served in a highball glass over ice. Rhubarb and Ginger Gin Rhubarb and Ginger Gin or Rhubarb Ginger Gin is a sort of infused liquor. It is produced commercially by several companies, but can be made at home by infusing gin with rhubarb. The infused gin can be consumed as is or used as a base for mixed cocktails. Key ingredients are gin, ginger and rhubarb