Hot cross bun spiced gin

Hot cross bun spiced gin

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!

Hot cross bun spiced gin

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.

 

  • Serves icon Makes 500ml
  • Time icon 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!

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.

 

Nutrition: Per 50ml Serving

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

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

  1. 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).
  2. Serve freezer-cold, martini-style (as pictured) or add ice and top up with ginger beer for a longer drink.

Nutrition

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

delicious. tips

  1. For sterilising know-how, watch our how to sterilise jars video.

  2. Make up to a month before serving. The opened gin will keep for up to a month.

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Recipe By:

Sophie Austen-Smith
Former deputy food editor, delicious.

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