Traditional British Christmas Cake Recipe

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Ingredients (15)

  • 3 1/2 cups (525 grams) currants
  • 1 1/2 cups (225 grams) golden raisins/sultanas
  • 1 1/2 cups (225 grams) raisins 
  • 3/4 cup (110 grams) mixed candied peel, finely chopped
  • 1 cup glace (candied) cherries, halved
  • 2 1/3 cups (300 grams) all-purpose flour
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 10 ounces (300 grams) butter, slightly softened
  • 1 1/3 cups (300 grams) soft brown sugar
  • 1/2 lemon, zested
  • 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons brandy, plus extra for feeding

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Rosemary Pear Tequila Old Fashioned

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Ingredients (7)

  • 1.5 oz. Rosemary and Pear-Infused Casamigos Blanco Tequila*
  • 0.5 oz. Simple Syrup
  • 0.75 oz. Lemon Juice
  • 3-4 Dashes Bitters
  • Rosemary Sprig Garnish
  • 2 Jalapeño Slices (Optional)
  • Candied Ginger Garnish (Optional)
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