Micawber's Warm Gin Punch

According to his great-grandson, Cedric, Charles Dickens ''loved the ritual of mixing the evening glass of Gin Punch, which he performed with all the energy and discrimination of Mr. Micawber.'' This warm and fragrant gin punch is perfect for a cozy evening in. It's a delightful combination of spirit, warmth, and spice, reminiscent of a hot toddy, and is sure to uplift your spirits just like Mr. Micawber.

Micawber's Warm Gin Punch

A warm and fragrant gin punch with a delightful combination of spirit, warmth, and spice, perfect for a cozy evening in.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1 clove
  • 6 oz. water just off the boil
  • 1 1/2 oz. Madeira
  • 1 1/2 oz. London dry gin
  • 1 stick cinnamon (optional)
  • Grated nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Juice 1/2 lemon through a strainer into a warmed, heatproof glass.
  2. Add the dark brown sugar and honey, then stir.
  3. Add the ground cinnamon and clove.
  4. Fill the glass three-quarters full with water just off the boil.
  5. Stir the mixture.
  6. Add the Madeira and London dry gin, then stir gently with a spoon or with a cinnamon stick.
  7. Grate a little nutmeg on top.