Ingredients

  • 2 ozgin
  • 4 ozapple juice
  • ½ ozhoney
  • 1 wholecinnamon stick
  • 3 wholewhole cloves
  • 1 wholestar anise

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Instructions

  1. Combine apple juice, honey, cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise in a small saucepan.
  2. Heat gently over low heat until steaming but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and add gin (adding off heat preserves the botanicals).
  4. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Strain into a warmed heatproof mug.
  6. Garnish with a fresh cinnamon stick and star anise.
  7. Serve immediately while hot.

📜 History

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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