Looking for a unique Christmas drink or homemade gift to dazzle your friends and family this winter season? Christmas Pudding Vodka could be your new festive tradition!
This year, add a new twist to your Christmas traditions with a homemade spirit that encapsulates the rich, spiced flavours of a classic Christmas pudding.
For over a decade, I’ve been crafting this Christmas Pudding Vodka recipe to share with friends and family. Six years ago, I started batching and bottling limited editions from my distillery bar, and it quickly became a cherished festive favourite. Now, I’m sharing the recipe so everyone can join in the tradition!
Why Christmas Pudding Vodka?
- Rich and Flavourful: Packed with classic spices and the sweetness of Christmas pudding.
- Perfect for Pairing: Elevates a cheese board or adds flair to festive cocktails.
- Easy to Make: A simple infusion process brings the Christmas spirit straight to your kitchen.
- A Conversation Starter: Delight your guests with a drink as unique as the season.
A Festive Tradition for All
Join the growing community embracing this ‘new’. Whether for entertaining guests or gifting a bottle of Christmas Spirit, Christmas Pudding Vodka is guaranteed to add warmth and wonder to your celebrations.
Don’t miss the chance to stir up something special this Christmas. Try the recipe, and let the festive flavours flow!
The Recipe
Get ready to impress with your own homemade Christmas Pudding Vodka to create a bottle of Christmas magic perfect for gifting or enjoying with a cheese board as an Espresso Martini.
Serves 14 | Time: 10 minutes plus 1 week to mature | GF / VG / EG / DF
EQUIPMENT
- Large mixing bowl
- Cling film
- Muslin cloth or jam-straining bag
- 1-2 bottles for storing the vodka
INGREDIENTS
- 300g mixed dried fruit (sultanas, raisins, currants)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tsp ground mixed spice
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 6 cloves
- 75g dark brown sugar
- Zest of 1 orange, finely grated
- Zest of 1 lemon, finely grated
- 1 litre vodka
METHOD
- Combine Ingredients:Place mixed dried fruit, cinnamon sticks, ground spices, sugar, and citrus zest into large mixing bowl.
- Add Vodka:Pour vodka over the ingredients, stirring well to ensure the fruit is soaked in the vodka.
- Cover and Infuse:Cover bowl with cling film and allow the mixture to sit. Stir once daily for 3 days to blend and deepen the flavours.
- Strain and Bottle:After 7 days, strain vodka mixture through a muslin cloth or straining bag into a clean bowl. Reserve the soaked fruit for making festive mincemeat, if desired.
- Sterilise Bottles:Before straining, clean and sterilise bottles. Wash in warm, soapy water, rinsing, then drying in a warm oven. Pour strained vodka into sterilised bottles.
- Mature the Flavour:This vodka can be enjoyed immediately after straining, for the best results, let it mature for at least a week.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Serve Chilled: Enjoy chilled or straight from the freezer. Pair with a cheese board for a truly delicious indulgent experience—the spiced, fruity flavours pair beautifully with both sharp and creamy cheeses.
Espresso Martini: Use instead of Vodka.
Tiramisu: Enjoy a spicy, festive alternative to Marsala.
Make this Christmas Pudding Vodka recipe part of your new Christmas tradition, and enjoy the cosy, winter season!
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