Batts Hill Surrey Dry Hot Mulled Gin

Temperatures have plummeted which means it is definitely time for a hot gin cocktail! For this hot mulled gin recipe you'll be infusing apple juice with festive spices to make a lovely Christmassy gin cocktail.

Ingredients 

• 100ml Batts Hill Surrey Dry Gin
• 400ml apple juice 
• ½ lemon, sliced 
• 1 bay leaf 
• 4 cloves 
• 2 cardamom pods, lightly crushed 
• 1 small cinnamon stick 
• 3 juniper berries, lightly crushed 
• ½ tsp coriander seeds 
• 1 tsp runny honey 

For the garnish 

• 4 bay leaves 
• 2 lemon slices, halved 

Method 

• Divide Batts Hill Surrey Dry Gin between 2 heatproof glasses. Our copper mugs work best! 
• In a saucepan add all the remaining ingredients. Heat gently until simmering, then strain into a jug.
• Pour the mulled apple juice into the glasses with the gin and stir gently to combine.
• Garnish each glass with a bay leaf and half a lemon slice and serve warm.
• You can mull the juice in advance and keep in fridge till required to heat up.