Christmas Pudding Vodka Recipe

Jonathan benoliel bartender at the modern pantry uses the traditional flavours of christmas pudding as inspiration for this warming cocktail ginger beer adds a lovely spice while grand marnier teases the palate with a gentle bitterness.

Christmas pudding vodka recipe. This christmas pudding vodka recipe makes 70cl. Put all the ingredients in a large bowl. This christmas pudding vodka recipe makes 1 3 litres 2 pint. Place in the fridge and leave for 3 days stirring once each day.

Pour into a sterilized bottle. But it will be worth the wait. With some extensive post christmas tasting in the name of research we ve found that this christmas pudding vodka is most delicious mixed with ice cold lemonade. Stir to combine ensuring everything is well submerged in the vodka.

The perfect christmas libation even better as a a homemade gift for a friend. 70cl bottle of black cow 4 tbsp. Warm the spices in a dry pan over a low heat for 10 minutes or until the aromas are released. For an added treat you can also remove the cloves cinnamon sticks and vanilla and then fold the macerated fruits through softened ice cream to create a very boozy pudding.

Line a sieve or colander with a double layer of muslin or a clean boiled j cloth and strain the vodka into a large jug. It would be wonderful to sip after christmas dinner in lieu of dessert or even serve it with a little square of vanilla tablet. Pour the dried fruit and vodka mixture into the sieve and allow to drip through into the jug. Grate the lemon and orange rind into in a bowl then squeeze in 2 tablespoons of each juice.

Pour over the vodka and cover tightly with cling film. It makes for a great cordial or a fun mixer for christmas cocktails. Place in the fridge. He had the concept to perfect this product when realising that most people over indulge at christmas time leaving no room for christmas pudding.

Mix the dried fruit with the sugar cinnamon sticks mixed spice cloves grated nutmeg and citrus zest in a large bowl. Mix well cover and chill for 3 to 4 days. Cover and infuse in the fridge for 3 days. Leave to drain until it stops dripping see tip below.

Pour over the vodka and cover tightly with cling film. Combine with the rest of the ingredients including the warmed spices. Dark brown sugar 1 cinnamon stick 2 cloves peel of 1 orange and 1 lemon 1 2 tsp. Indulge in all the delightful fruits spices found in a traditional christmas pudding.

You could also make a batch and give it to friends as an edible christmas gift. You ll need to leave at least 2 weeks before you strain and decant the finished vodka into bottles.