Christmas pudding gin
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- plus 24-48 hrs infusing
- Easy
- Makes about 700ml
Ingredients
- 600ml gin
- 1⁄2 cinnamon stick
- 3 cloves
- 4 allspice berries
- 1⁄2 tsp coriander seeds
- 50ml amaretto
- 50ml brandy
- 1⁄2 vanilla pod
- 10 sultanas
- 2 dried figs or dates
- 1 strip of lemon zest
- 1 strip of orange zest
- 25g dark brown soft sugar
Method
- STEP 1
Put all the ingredients in a large, clean jar. Swirl to dissolve the sugar, then leave to infuse for 24-48 hrs in a cool, dark place.
- STEP 2
Strain the infused gin into a jug through a fine sieve or coffee filter, then pour into one large clean bottle or several small ones if giving as gifts. Will keep for a few weeks at room temperature or longer chilled.
