Hendrick’s Gin has partnered up with the wonderful Purl in London, a bar that that shares this drink’s name, to create a seasonal recipe suitable for Dickens himself.  With hoppy ale and cucumber infused gin, here it is.

• 150ml Hendrick’s Gin
• 1 litre of good quality hoppy ale
• 200ml cloudy apple juice
• 5 slices of satsuma
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 90g sugar
• 5g hops
• 2 cloves
• 1 dessert spoon honey
• 2 large splashes of Angostura Bitters
• 1 whole star anise

An easy one to make at home this Christmas. Just heat ingredients in a pan.  Simmer for 20 minutes then strain the hops out and serve with satsuma slices and a stick of cinnamon to garnish. For 6 people.