Hot Gin Punch
From the (now closed) London nightclub, Ghost, Inc, is this Charles Dickens inspired punch. Best served with a few gingersnaps.
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Ingredients
- 3 teacups gin
- 3 teacups Madeira
- 3 cloves
- Pinch of grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tsp brown sugar
- 4 tbsp honey
- 6 lg lemon and orange twists
- 1 slice orange
- 1 slice pineapple
- Juice of 2 lemons
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a saucepan over a low heat for 30 mins. Do not boil.
- After the first 15 or 20 mins you might like to taste test the mixture and adjust the sweet/sour flavors if need be.
- Serve in your favorite teapot.
This takes a little effort but is well worth it. I served it at a recent soiree and it was a big hit, including the use of teapot and cups.