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Hot cross bun spiced gin

By: Sophie Austen-Smith
Former deputy food editor, delicious.

Published: 9 Mar 21
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Now here’s an Easter gift that will be warmly received by most adults: a hot cross bun spiced gin infused with spiced flavours. Enjoy!

It’s as nice for sipping as it is to slip into your cooking – experiment with gin jellies, whip it into butter to spread on toast, or even make an adaptation of this roasted plums recipe using your hot cross bun gin.

Easy
March 2021

Test kitchen approved

Makes 500ml
Hands-on time 5 min, plus infusing

Now here’s an Easter gift that will be warmly received by most adults: a hot cross bun spiced gin infused with spiced flavours. Enjoy!

Nutrition: Per 50ml Serving

Calories: 120kcals
Fat: nil
Protein: nil
Carbohydrates: 2g (2g sugars)
Fibre: nil
Salt: nil

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Ingredients

500ml London dry gin
1 vanilla pod, halved lengthways
2 tbsp mixed dried fruit
1 cinnamon stick
½ tsp cloves
Edible gold or silver glitter (optional)

You’ll also need

500ml bottle, sterilised

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Method

Put the gin, vanilla, dried fruit, spices and, if using, glitter in the bottle, seal and shake well. Leave in a cool dark place for at least 1 week to infuse (see Make Ahead).
Serve freezer-cold, martini-style (as pictured) or add ice and top up with ginger beer for a longer drink.