- 1). Gently pick the berries from the tree by hand-selecting only the best. Harvest only plump, blue berries; berries that are still green are often used in gin. Place the berries in a basket with narrow weave so the tiny berries do not fall out.
- 2). Place the juniper berries into a colander and rinse with warm, soapy water. Wash the soap from the berries with cold water.
- 3). Spread the berries in a single layer on a cookie sheet and place in a sunny window. Let the berries naturally dry in the sun until they are shriveled and look like a tiny raisin.
- 4). Place the berries in an air-tight container or zip-top bag. Store in a dark place.
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