
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blanket featured is available from Monimo.se and is water and weatherproof plus is fully washable.
A collaborative post.
36 Comments
I love gin, I’ve never considered drinking it hot though. I might have to give it a try!
Yes Laura, it’s tastes like it should be good for you! Elinor x
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!!
It’s a really bright fresh tasting gin isn’t it. Elinor x
Perfect for right now. I have just returned from Corsica and it’s blinking winter!! 😀
I know Emma! What is going on?! It’s blanket city down at the beach hut at the moment. Elinor x
Oo my husband’s auntie would love this, especially when enjoyed on the beach 🙂
I think I’d like his Auntie! Elinor x
This sounds like a lovely beach warmer – I am a big fan of gin but have never thought to have it warm!
Oh it works so well and one is just not enough but two each made us giggle like teenagers! Elinor x
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!
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
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 🙂
I would never think to make it hot! Sounds perfect for those chilly days!
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
This sounds like the perfect drink for those summer evenings when it starts to get a bit chilly outside.
Emma, you’ve nailed it. Chilly outside = hot gin cocktails. Like your thinking! Elinor x
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!
Cath, I think your friends and family sound fab. Anyone who likes Gin is worth knowing in my eyes. Elinor x
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!
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
Ooo what a fab idea to take the chill off!! Sounds lovely x
I’m not a fan of gin, but the idea of a hot cocktail sounds interesting
My mummy is used to drinking a hot toddy with whisky and cloves but has never tried warm gin! Sounds perfect for camping trips!
I have never tried gin! Shocking, I know 🙂 Maybe in winter we will stock up for cocktails and I will give it a go!
I love hot drinks but I have never tried hot gin before. I think it would be a great summer evening drink x
This sounds lovely. I will be making it for a summer evening on the decking for sure
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
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
Most definitely Jacqui. It is so delicious and what a way to end the day! 😉
I’ve never tried hot gin before but it sounds delicious! 🙂
That sounds like the kind of cocktail we need for a Scottish summer!
I am not really a fan of gin but this looks and sounds lovely x
This is genius, looks so good! Such a simple recipe as well!
I had cinnamon in my gin yesterday and it was lovely – not sure I would want mine hot though
count me in on this one too please!
(will bring my own mug, I’ve got that one too)