Santa’s Sling

Method

To make the Christmas syrup:

1. Put the wine in a pan and cook to evaporate the alcohol, then add the spices and simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.
2. Bring the liquid to the boil, remove it from the heat and leave to cool, then bottle. The colour should be golden.

To make the cocktail and serve:

1. Stir the gin, cider, lemon juice and Christmas syrup into a mixing glass, slowly so you don’t kill the fizz of the cider.
2. Strain the liquid through a cheesecloth into a cocktail glass, garnish with a fan of apple slices and grated nutmeg.