Juniper juice, Mother's Ruin, heavenly spirit. Whatever you call it, gin is fast becoming the nation's favourite tipple and once again Britain is in the middle of a gin craze. But how many people really know their juniper berries when it comes to gin? The Ultimate Gin Guide is a practical, cookery-style book about gin that demystifies this most exciting and versatile of spirits. Fully illustrated with beautiful photographs and line drawings, this book makes gin culture and cocktails accessible and fun. Discover how gin is made, gen up on key botanicals, learn how to properly taste gin, `build' your own go-to gin cabinet, create simple but effective garnishes and master a few classic gin cocktails on the way.