Christmas pudding gin

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Ingredients

600ml gin

1⁄2 cinnamon stick

3 cloves

4 allspice berries

1⁄2 tsp coriander seeds

50ml amaretto

50ml brandy

1⁄2 vanilla pod

10 sultanas

2 dried figs or dates

1 strip of lemon zest

1 strip of orange zest

25g dark brown soft sugar

Method

Put all the ingredients in a large, clean jar. Swirl to dissolve the sugar, then leave to infuse for 24-48 hrs in a cool, dark place.

Strain the infused gin into a jug through a fine sieve or coffee filter, then pour into one large clean bottle or several small ones if giving as gifts. Will keep for a few weeks at room temperature or longer chilled.