Platinum Jubilee gin punch

Name: Platinum Jubilee gin punch
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 200 g caster sugar; 300 ml water; 4 Earl Grey tea bags; 500 ml gin; 75 ml elderflower cordial; 1 litre soda water; Juice of 3 lemons; 1-2 tsp Angostura bitters; 1 lemon (cut into wedges); 4 nectarines (cored and sliced); Edible flowers (to serve)

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Platinum Jubilee gin punch

A knockout punch to celebrate the Queen’s unprecedented reign. This summery cocktail is made with gin, an easy Earl Grey syrup, elderflower and nectarine. Cheers, your Majesty!

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 10 servings

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

200 g caster sugar
300 ml water
4 Earl Grey tea bags
500 ml gin
75 ml elderflower cordial
1 litre soda water
Juice of 3 lemons
1-2 tsp Angostura bitters
1 lemon cut into wedges
4 nectarines cored and sliced
Edible flowers to serve

Method

Heat the sugar and 300ml water in a pan, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil, take off the heat, add the Earl Grey tea bags, then steep for 30 minutes. Squeeze the bags, then discard.
Pour the cooled syrup into a bowl with the gin, elderflower cordial, soda water, lemon juice and Angostura bitters to taste. Stir in the lemon wedges, sliced nectarines and lots of ice. Adjust to taste and scatter with edible flowers before serving.