Mulled Gin
A warming winter drink featuring gin gently heated with apple juice and aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise.
- 2 ozgin
- 4 ozapple juice
- ½ ozhoney
- 1 wholecinnamon stick
- 3 wholewhole cloves
- 1 wholestar anise
- 1Combine apple juice, honey, cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise in a small saucepan.
- 2Heat gently over low heat until steaming but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
- 3Remove from heat and add gin (adding off heat preserves the botanicals).
- 4Stir gently to combine.
- 5Strain into a warmed heatproof mug.
- 6Garnish with a fresh cinnamon stick and star anise.
- 7Serve immediately while hot.
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Mulled drinks have been enjoyed for centuries, particularly mulled wine and cider. Mulled gin offers a botanical twist on this tradition, combining gin's juniper and herbal notes with warming spices and apple juice. The key is gentle heating to preserve the gin's delicate aromatics.
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