“杜松子”(Juniper)指的是杜松子树的莓果,最重要的功用是在琴酒(Gin)的制作上。
在北欧,杜松子不仅用于食物烹调,连啤酒、白兰地中也是用杜松子来调味的。斯堪地那维亚半岛大概是最喜欢杜松子的国家,泡菜、野味烹调与猪肉的炖煮都可以闻到杜松子的味道;而法国菜色中加入杜松子的作法主要有两种,多是看重其特有的刺鼻香味,并多搭配肉类食物而成。(中国进出口网)
Juniper Berries are spicy, sweet, with a piney aroma. They are delicious in stews and soups and with meats (especially wild game).
They also give gin its distinctive flavor and are a common flavor ingredient in bitters.