Hot Spiced Gin & Apple Punch is the deliciously warming tipple we all need this autumn

Whether you’re looking for the perfect autumn cocktail or ultimate winter cocktail to keep you warm or just fancy a comforting, sweet, and spicy tipple to sip in front of the fire while you bed down to watch your favourite box set, this boozy spiced gin and apple punch is the perfect answer!

This recipe makes enough for four serves, so it’s just the ticket if you’ve got friends coming over, too. So grab your woolly socks, pour the gin and enjoy! And if you fancy checking out some other autumnal cocktails, check out these ones.

Hot Spiced Gin & Apple Punch
Serves 4

1 cinnamon stick
A sprinkle of cloves
½ grated nutmeg
200ml gin
800ml apple juice
50g demerara sugar (optional)
Juice of half a lemon or orange

Add all the ingredients except the gin into a saucepan and heat gently for five minutes, stirring occasionally. You may not want to add the sugar if your apple juice is already sweetened - taste to see if you want to include it! Remove from the heat and add the gin and the juice of half a fresh orange or lemon, then strain into glass mugs. Garnish with a fresh slice of apple, orange and a star anise and/or cinnamon stick to serve. Enjoy!