Christmas negroni

Name: Christmas negroni
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 oranges; 100 g golden caster sugar; 4 cloves; 2 fresh bay leaves; 1 stick of cinnamon; 1 star anise; 500 ml Bombay sapphire gin; 70 ml infused gin (recipe below); 2 slices of orange; 50 ml Martini bianco; 50 ml Martini bitters

Made with an infused gin

“Infusing your gin with wintery spices gives this classic Italian cocktail a festive feel and you a warming glow. ”

Makes 2

DifficultyNot too tricky

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Nutrition per serving

Calories 127 6%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturates 0g 0%
Sugars 6.8g 8%
Salt 0g 0%
Protein 0.2g 0%
Carbs 6.9g 3%
Fibre 0.1g -

Of an adult's reference intake

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By Georgina Hayden

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Ingredients

INFUSED GIN (makes 550ml)
2 oranges
100 g golden caster sugar
4 cloves
2 fresh bay leaves
1 stick of cinnamon
1 star anise
500 ml Bombay sapphire gin
NEGRONI
70 ml infused gin , (recipe below)
2 slices of orange
50 ml Martini bianco
50 ml Martini bitters

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By Georgina Hayden

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Method

To make the infused gin (do this as far ahead as you can), strip the zest from the oranges, then add to a small pan with all of the remaining ingredients, except for the gin.
Gently bring to the boil, then simmer over a low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it forms a light syrup. Take off the heat and leave to cool.
Once cold, pour the the cooled syrup and its infusions into a glass bottle and top up with the gin. Shake well to mix and store for at least a week to infuse. Strain before using.
To make the cocktails, divide a handful of ice cubes between two old fashioned whisky glasses. Mix the negroni ingredients in a jug, stir well and divide between the glasses.