We think the new Black Cherry Gin would be perfect topped up with lemonade or Mediterranean tonic for a refreshing highball cocktail. Black Cherry Gin: With aromas of ripe black cherry, almond and a hint of chocolate, the Black Cherry Gin offers all our fave Christmassy flavours in a glass. Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox! DISCOVER MORE: This drink is just one of The Christmas Ball Gin Company's delicious christmas liqueurs.

The liqueur will settle as it sits in the bottle, so make sure to give it a good shake before serving. Her comment was met with a mixed reaction with people either loving or hating the idea of the festive pastry being turned into a drink. Wash the containers you’ll soak the gin and fruit in, and the bottles you’re going to pour the sieved gins into, thoroughly in hot, soapy water and allow to air dry.

I've used raisins, sultanas, currants and craisins but you could also add more exotic flavours such as apricots, cherries, pineapple, ginger, or prunes. Mince Pie Gin (ABV 40%) : A sweet spice mix comprised of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg creates a rich complexity; working with the dried fruit and vanilla to deliver a wonderfully full buttery taste. Use a pastry cutter to cut out 12 circles, then pop them into your muffin tin and back in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes. Halloween and Bonfire night have been and gone with a bang and we're now officially allowed to mention the C word. I discovered that they sell a fab Gin Liqueur base that comes in a gorgeous bottle, and decided to have a go and make some indulgent liqueurs.

The mince pie gin has an aroma which is packed full of dried fruits (think confected orange peel, raisins and apples), and the taste is filled with spiced notes of clove, cinnamon and nutmeg. A festive flavours explosion with a hint of sweet spices mixed with cinnamon essence, nutmeg, and dried fruits, and a wonderfully buttery undertone.Each bottle is 70cl, so I decided there was enough there for me to make some for myself and some as gifts in smaller bottles (easily found at various online retailers). All you have to do then is bake your mince pies in the oven, filling the house with wonderfully festive aromas.

We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented here and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. Place the powdered sweets, the liqueur base, the dried and fresh apples into a lidded glass container, stir and leave for 2 days, stirring / shaking occasionally. uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties. Dust some flour onto your kitchen table and tip the mixture onto it, then fold until the pastry comes together.The velvety quality of these Christmas drinks has a beautifully rich warmth, deep sparkly colour, and edible gold or silver leaf flakes. A mum of two and wife of one, she is passionate about cooking from scratch, seasonality, food education and family-friendly recipes. Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. However, as with so many things in life, we believe adding a splash of booze to these festive pastries can take them to the next level.