Hot cross bun spiced gin

Name: Hot cross bun spiced gin
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Makes 500ml
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

Portion size: Makes 500ml
Hands-on time 5 min, plus infusing
Difficulty: easy

Sophie Austen-Smith

Former deputy food editor, delicious.

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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.

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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.