Blueberries in Gin Syrup

1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
15 juniper berries, crushed
1 rosemary sprig
2 pints blueberries
1/4 cup dry gin
mint sprigs for garnish

Boil water, sugar, juniper berries, rosemary and a pinch of salt in small
saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved and reduced to about 3/4 cup
(10 to 12 minutes). Put blueberries in a heatproof bowl and straing syrup
through sieve over berries. Stir in gin. Macerate until completely cooled,
about 30 minutes (blueberries can also be macerated in syrup with gin -
chilled - up to 1 day)
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