This mulled gin cocktail is full of warming spices, in a cold cocktail. It's easy to make with a spice-infused simple syrup, plus I've made mulled wine ice cubes to give it some extra pizazz.

This cocktail takes the amazing flavor of mulled wine, but turns them into a cold cocktail!

An easy mulled wine simple syrup is the basis of the cocktail. Then just add gin and top it up.

For extra pizzazz - freeze mulled wine into ice cubes.

It's decadent, delicious and perfect for the holidays.

Winter cocktails

I love the transition of seasons.

Even as the leaves fall to the ground and shatter underfoot, there's a sense of newness. We pull our coats from the back of the closet and wrap up against the season's chill.

Halcyon days of summer are forgotten as we look forward to Halloween, Christmas, New Year.

But as summer's sun fades in memory, we aren't always ready to thrust ourselves straight into winter woolies, roaring fires and hot chocolate.

We need time to adjust. And there's no better way to adjust with a season-straddling cocktail.

Two tall glasses with Mulled Gin Cocktail with Mulled Wine Ice Cubes and metal straws.

This mulled gin cocktail with mulled wine ice cubes is your gateway to winter.

Mojitos are too summery, spritzers too light. But we're not quite ready for bubbling vats of mulled wine just yet, are we?

So let's mull us some gin. Let's bring those warming mulled wine spices and give them a little chill. Let's throw caution to the wind.

There are no rules, only the rules we make. And my rule is that gin goes with everything (even cake).

Mulled Spice Syrup

I made a mulled spice-infused simple syrup as the flavour base for this cocktail.

Don't be frightened, it really is simple.

Clue's in the name, people.

Just heat water and sugar in a pan with spices and oranges.

Your kitchen will smell enchantingly festive.

You may suddenly hum a carol or two.

You'll embrace the chill in the air and start thinking about Christmas lists.

Don't fight it.

As John Snow says, 'Winter is coming'.

This syrup would make a fantastic Christmas gift, and it will keep for a few months in a cool dry place.

This recipe makes around 500ml, so double the recipe for gifting.

Other great edible gifts are my ginger pecan brittle or salted chocolate honeycomb.

Mulled Wine Ice Cubes

Now, the mulled wine ice cubes aren't essential to this cocktail. But you'll have to admit that they make it rather special. I had some leftover mulled wine (I know!! I'm quite surprised myself), so I just froze it in an ice cube tray.

Instant cocktail glamour. They're the feather boa of the ice cube world.

Instead of regular ice melting and diluting the drink, these cubes melt into the cocktail bringing their own mulled flavour to the drink and staining it red.

You start with the mulled gin cocktail and then it changes slowly to a gin/wine hybrid that works beautifully together.

It's sort of like two cocktails in one.

I'm good to you like that.

Freezing Wine

Freezing leftover wine is a great way to use it up.

Transfer it from the tray to a bag or jar, then use a few cubes to flavour gravies, soups and stews.

Perhaps not mulled wine cubes, but actually, they could give a nice spicy flavour to savoury dishes (suddenly I'm inspired to make mulled wine gravy.....).

A tall glass with mulled wine ice cubes slowly melting into the mulled gin cocktail.

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Mulled Gin Cocktail

Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts

An easy mulled wine simple syrup makes this cocktail truly delicious with warming winter spices. Then, I've added mulled wine ice cubes to make it extra special. Make up a big batch of the mulled wine syrup for edible gifts.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Course Drink

Cuisine American, British, International

Servings

Calories 122 kcal

Ingredients

For the mulled spice syrup

2 ¼ cups (500ml) water
2 cups (400g) caster sugar
2 washed unpeeled satsumas/tangerines/small oranges quartered
4 whole cloves
4 cardamom pods lightly crushed
1 cinnamon stick
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger

For the cocktail (per cocktail)

1 ½ oz (45ml) gin (or vodka)
1 ½ oz (45ml) mulled spice syrup
Soda water or fizzy lemonade/sprite if you like your cocktail sweeter
Ice or frozen mulled wine ice cubes (see note)

Instructions

For the mulled simple syrup
In a medium saucepan, bring all simple syrup ingredients to a boil and gently stir until the sugar dissolves, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
Place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl, then pour the simple syrup through the sieve to strain out the ingredients.
Pour the syrup into a sterilised jar (see note) allow to cool and store in a cupboard for up to two months.
To serve:
In a tall glass, add ice cubes (or mulled wine ice cubes), gin, mulled spice syrup and top up with soda water.

Note:

If you have any leftover mulled wine, freeze it in cubes for this cocktail. Alternatively, you can get the same colour-effect by freezing cranberry juice.

Note:

sterilise the jar for the simple syrup by running it through the dishwasher and using hot, or wash well then heat in the oven for a few minutes and allow to cool before removing.

Note:

If you prefer vodka, then use that instead of gin!

Notes

If you have any leftover mulled wine, freeze it in cubes for this cocktail. Alternatively, you can get the same colour-effect by freezing cranberry juice.
Sterilise the jar for the simple syrup by running it through the dishwasher and using hot, or wash well then heat in the oven for a few minutes and allow to cool before removing.
It's lovely with other spirits. Try vodka, spiced rum, brandy.

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 29gPotassium: 25mgSugar: 28gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 3.2mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.1mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

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Mulled Gin Cocktail

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