An Aromatic Hot Gin Toddy Cocktail with cinnamon and lemon juice

Aromatic Hot Gin. A Warm Cocktail to Keep You Outdoors for Longer

Aromatic Hot Gin will warm you up on those chilly summer evenings when the sun set is too good to miss allowing you stay outside a little while longer.

Aromatic Hot Gin toddy cocktail with cinnamon and lemon juice.

When the weather is all about the sunshine and the days are gloriously hot, a Gin and Tonic with lots of ice is perfect.  It shouts summer and a nod to the end of a long day.  However once the sun starts to dip taking with it the day’s warmth then a hot G&T fits beautifully. 

Although I didn’t use tonic in my Aromatic Hot Gin recipe, therefore not technically a Hot Gin and Tonic, I did use water making it more of a Toddy.  The use of lemon juice and cinnamon gives an aromatic flavour that will allow you to forgive me. 

An Aromatic Hot Gin Toddy Cocktail with cinnamon and lemon juice.

With hands cupped around enamel mugs, blankets on knees and extra layers, chilly summer evenings can stand proud among sun shiny summer days.  Whether you are relaxing in the garden or camping out with friends over the long stretch of summer holidays ahead or perhaps about to head back into a festival after a well-deserved base camp snooze, this recipe needs no chilled ingredients therefore perfect cocktail for any of the above activities. 

An Aromatic Hot Gin Toddy Cocktail with cinnamon and lemon juice

An Aromatic Hot Gin Toddy Cocktail with cinnamon and lemon juice

Of course, you can drink these on their own but should you want to serve food then a platter of fresh salmon cooked over a layer of dill, buttered new potatoes and dotted about with soured cream then I couldn’t think of a better pairing.

 

Aromatic Hot Gin

 

80ml water

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Sliced lemon slice

1 teaspoon golden granulated sugar

40ml gin

1 cinnamon stick

 

In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil and then remove from the heat and add the remaining ingredients.

Stir until the sugar has dissolved.

Serve straightaway with cinnamon stick to keep stirring to cool.

I have another perfect No Rules camping/festival cocktail for you HERE. Coffee with a kick. 

An Aromatic Hot Gin Toddy Cocktail with cinnamon and lemon juice

An Aromatic Hot Gin Toddy Cocktail with cinnamon and lemon juice

Blanket featured is available from Monimo.se and is water and weatherproof plus is fully washable.

A collaborative post.

36 Comments

  • Reply Laura 24th July 2017 at 3:04 pm

    I love gin, I’ve never considered drinking it hot though. I might have to give it a try!

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 24th July 2017 at 4:04 pm

      Yes Laura, it’s tastes like it should be good for you! Elinor x

  • Reply Tori 24th July 2017 at 5:58 pm

    Oh hello hot gin! I love this Malfy gin too having recently tasted it at a local gin tasting. I can’t wait to try this out!!

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 24th July 2017 at 7:04 pm

      It’s a really bright fresh tasting gin isn’t it. Elinor x

  • Reply Emma Raphael 24th July 2017 at 8:17 pm

    Perfect for right now. I have just returned from Corsica and it’s blinking winter!! 😀

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 26th July 2017 at 2:08 pm

      I know Emma! What is going on?! It’s blanket city down at the beach hut at the moment. Elinor x

  • Reply Helen 25th July 2017 at 2:27 pm

    Oo my husband’s auntie would love this, especially when enjoyed on the beach 🙂

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 26th July 2017 at 2:09 pm

      I think I’d like his Auntie! Elinor x

  • Reply Talya 25th July 2017 at 2:42 pm

    This sounds like a lovely beach warmer – I am a big fan of gin but have never thought to have it warm!

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 26th July 2017 at 2:10 pm

      Oh it works so well and one is just not enough but two each made us giggle like teenagers! Elinor x

  • Reply Lauren 25th July 2017 at 4:22 pm

    Ooh I love the idea of a nice warm alcoholic beverage to drink by the fire pit on a cool summer evening! I’ll have to try this!

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 26th July 2017 at 2:11 pm

      We’ve even had them in our back garden round our incinerator! We did feel like we’d taken gin drinking to another level! Elinor x

  • Reply Nadine Cathleen 25th July 2017 at 6:33 pm

    Amazing! Could do with one of them now. I managed to catch a cold in this cold London summer. That hot gin is what I need 🙂

  • Reply Katy (What Katy Said) 25th July 2017 at 7:56 pm

    I would never think to make it hot! Sounds perfect for those chilly days!

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 26th July 2017 at 2:13 pm

      Yes Katy! Works a treat at the hut when everyone else is packing up to go home. Gives you an hour or two longer to enjoy the day! Elinor x

  • Reply Emma 25th July 2017 at 9:09 pm

    This sounds like the perfect drink for those summer evenings when it starts to get a bit chilly outside.

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 26th July 2017 at 2:14 pm

      Emma, you’ve nailed it. Chilly outside = hot gin cocktails. Like your thinking! Elinor x

  • Reply Cath - BattleMum 26th July 2017 at 9:48 am

    This is a nice idea for gin lovers. I’ll share this as a few friends and family are partial to a gin-based drink from tiemt o time!

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 26th July 2017 at 2:15 pm

      Cath, I think your friends and family sound fab. Anyone who likes Gin is worth knowing in my eyes. Elinor x

  • Reply Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food 26th July 2017 at 3:17 pm

    Yes, yes, YES!! The hubster and I just broke in our new 3-season porch: we spend as much time out here as possible, but it does get a wee bit chilly in the evenings. You’ve just given us the perfect libation for enjoying our porch and each other’s company a little bit longer!

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 26th July 2017 at 3:37 pm

      Definitely Michelle! I love a fellow outdoor drinker! Also if you run out of gin another good hot drink with a kick is shop-bought bottled mulled wine, microwaved in a mug – honest. When we lived in Germany, that’s what they all did. We soon adopted the German way of life. Elinor x

  • Reply Sophie's Nursery 26th July 2017 at 4:54 pm

    Ooo what a fab idea to take the chill off!! Sounds lovely x

  • Reply Jenny 26th July 2017 at 7:31 pm

    I’m not a fan of gin, but the idea of a hot cocktail sounds interesting

  • Reply Baby Isabella 26th July 2017 at 7:36 pm

    My mummy is used to drinking a hot toddy with whisky and cloves but has never tried warm gin! Sounds perfect for camping trips!

  • Reply Musings of a tired mummy...zzz... 26th July 2017 at 7:57 pm

    I have never tried gin! Shocking, I know 🙂 Maybe in winter we will stock up for cocktails and I will give it a go!

  • Reply Ana De- Jesus 26th July 2017 at 10:52 pm

    I love hot drinks but I have never tried hot gin before. I think it would be a great summer evening drink x

  • Reply Zena's Suitcase 27th July 2017 at 6:52 am

    This sounds lovely. I will be making it for a summer evening on the decking for sure

  • Reply Kirsty Hijacked By Twins 27th July 2017 at 11:55 am

    I adore gin and this hot toddy is going to be perfect for our camping trip next week. This is definitely going to be made! Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x

  • Reply Jacqui - Recipes Made Easy 27th July 2017 at 3:20 pm

    I grew up by the sea and now live in London and do miss it. Luckily I get to go to the Suffolk coast a lot so it make up for it a bit. Love the idea of this hot gin toddy be it by the sea or in the garden watching the sun go down, So I shall just have to make it sometime soon

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 27th July 2017 at 6:35 pm

      Most definitely Jacqui. It is so delicious and what a way to end the day! 😉

  • Reply Lilinha 28th July 2017 at 11:21 am

    I’ve never tried hot gin before but it sounds delicious! 🙂

  • Reply tots2travel 28th July 2017 at 12:14 pm

    That sounds like the kind of cocktail we need for a Scottish summer!

  • Reply Newcastle Family Life 29th July 2017 at 10:29 am

    I am not really a fan of gin but this looks and sounds lovely x

  • Reply Abigail 29th July 2017 at 4:05 pm

    This is genius, looks so good! Such a simple recipe as well!

  • Reply Kara 31st July 2017 at 11:23 am

    I had cinnamon in my gin yesterday and it was lovely – not sure I would want mine hot though

  • Reply Ali Clifford 6th September 2017 at 11:13 am

    count me in on this one too please!
    (will bring my own mug, I’ve got that one too)

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