Do you like Plum Pudding? How about Vodka? Well, have I got the treat for you!! Plum Pudding Vodka!!
This little glass of Christmas aromas consists of vodka infused with dried fruits and spices, and you know what, it does taste like Plum Pudding! When I made this, my chief taste tester, otherwise known as my fiance, greedily drank up his small glass and clicked his fingers and said “Wow, this has to go on the blog” before pouring himself another glass.
Even to a non Plum Pudding lover, such as me, it is lovely, although I couldn’t drink much of it. It would be wonderful to sip after Christmas dinner in lieu of dessert, or even serve it with a little square of Vanilla Tablet. You could also make a batch and give it to friends, although I realise with today being December 22, and the fact you need to let this sit for a week means I’m a little late in sharing this in time for Christmas, but who says this only has to be a Christmas drink!
Have you ever tried making your own Vodka infusions? What are your favourite flavour combinations?
Speaking of alcoholic treats, the winners of the Fresita give away were drawn yesterday and have been contacted. You can see the winners here and if you know them hit them up to see if they’ll share with you ;)
- 1 bottle (about 700ml) vodka
- 250g dark brown sugar
- 250g mixed fruit (sultanas, currants, raisins, mixed peel)
- Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
- 6 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 vanilla beans, split, seeds scraped
- ½ tsp grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp mixed spice
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large jar and cover with a lid. Set aside in a cool place for 1 week, shaking once a day to mix the ingredients.
- Strain through a very fine sieve and decant into bottles. Seal the bottles and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
What a wonderful drink! Those flavors are just heavenly.
Cheers,
Rosa
Thanks Rosa. Happy Holidays :D
Very elegant setting. Love the photography.
Thank you Liz :D
When I saw the title I thought 'but you don't like plum pudding!'. I don't either but I do love the smell of it and I love vodka so looks like you're on a winner.
I haven't made any infused vodkas myself but I was going to make limoncello this year (where did the year go?). I'll have to save it for next year.
I want to try my hand at making limoncello too. :D
Merry Christmas Claire :D
I made it last year and it was soooo much better than the store bought stuff. I meant to make it this year so it would be done for thanksgiving... then it got pushed back I thought I would have it done for christmas... still haven't started! where did the year go?
I know the feeling firenzilla :D Merry Christmas.
Wow - I'll bet this is just stunningly fragrant. Would be a wonderful drink for a chilly northern winter Xmas, too.
Hi Amanda,
You're right, it would be wonderful in chilly winters too.
Merry Christmas :D
I totally love the sound of this! Bookmarking for next Christmas :)
Thanks Lisa :D
Merry Christmas :)
What great flavors! I would love to have a bottle of this stored away for the year.
Thanks Sylvie :D It's so easy to make too. I will definitely be making some to give away as gifts next year.
Happy Holidays.
This is a perfect drink to add to my Christmas Eve line-up. It looks wonderful! Thank you for sharing.
i just had plum pudding yesterday ....this is a fabulous variation. love the color. its a great gift idea too . merry christmas !
Thanks :D Merry Christmas to you too!!
Looks sweet and rich. A treat for the holidays and beyond... happy festivities to you!
Yum! Like you say, I probably couldn't drink a lot of this, but it looks absolutely gorgeous and so filled with the flavours of Christmas :-)
what a lovely idea... it looks fab, esp the colour
My parents and grandparents used to make something very similar with plums (called Sliwowica) or cherries but the best infused vodka I've ever had must have been a young (green) walnut vodka! Amazingly sweet and fragrant!