This spiced gin punch is a festive cocktail infused with cinnamon and star anise, topped with soda for a refreshing finish. Perfect for Christmas drinks and winter gatherings, it’s easy to prepare ahead for entertaining.
Combine all the ingredients except the soda and ice, then refrigerate to let the spices infuse into the gin. When guests arrive, add the ice, top with soda and serve straight away. Cheers!

Ingredients
- 2 parts gin
- 1 part blackberry cordial
- 1 part lemon juice
- Sliced orange
- Sliced plums
- Blackberries
- Cinnamon stick
- Star anise
- Ice
- Soda water
Method
Muddle all the ingredients, except the soda, together in a large jug or punch bowl. Pour in the soda water, mix well and adjust to taste.
This recipe was created for Mirbaeau by Lindsay Radcliffe.




