Hot Cross Bun Spiced Gin

It’s Easter time, and as a holiday that’s all about chocolates, sweets and hot cross buns, we thought it’d be a perfect time to get in the kitchen, get creative with turning your London Dry Gin into something a little funky.
This cheeky trick is simple, cheap and ends up being a really unique taste that’s great on its own (martini style) or mixed into some creamy dessert cocktails. So, let’s get to shopping.
You’ll need Bobby’s London Dry Gin: London Dry is your perfect smooth gin that’s great for steeping ingredients in, as the gin always adopts the flavour but stays smooth. Vanilla Pods: You only need one so don’t break the bank on them (we know they are expensive) so all you need is one! Dried Fruit: Mixed dried fruit like the stuff you put into your Christmas cake. Or the stuff your grandmother forces you to have for no good reason. Cinnamon Stick: A cinnamon stick will do the trick! Cloves: It’s the secret ingredient that gives this flavoured gin its kick!
Cocktail Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 500ml Bobby’s London dry Gin
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ tsp cloves
- 1 vanilla pod
- 2 tbsp mixed dried fruit
Method:
- Get your Bobby’s London Dry Gin, open the cap and force all the ingredients in. You might need to pour a splash on Gin out so the bottle doesn’t over flow. (it’s a good excuse for a G and T).
- Make sure you halve the vanilla pod down the middle so the gin really absorbs the pods flavours.
- Tighten the cap as harshly as you can and leave in a cool dry place for minimum 1 week.
- When its ready and smells and tastes to your likely start enjoying your flavoured gin.
- If you don’t know what to do with it try out this recipe…
Tip:
Stay away from using spices as this will cloud the gin and make it grainy.
Drain ingredients after you’ve let the gin rest.
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