Spice up your nog this festive season with Apple Pie Gin from That’s the Spirit. A beautiful blend of nine botanicals, including lemon myrtle, ginger and vanilla on a juniper base, this special gin brings notes of sweet apples, buttery pastry and warming cinnamon with every sip.

Apple Pie Nog

Serves 2

Ingredients:

2 eggs

4tbsps sugar

570ml whole milk

60ml double cream

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp nutmeg

Pinch of salt

120ml Apple Pie Gin

Apple slices, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, to serve

Method:

  1. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Whisk together the egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of the sugar until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg whites and remaining sugar until peaks start to form.
  3. Combine the milk, cream, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt in a small pan. Gently heat until bubbles start to form.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and quickly stir in the egg yolks. Add the Apple Pie Gin.
  5. Fold the egg whites into the nog. Transfer to two mugs and top with apple slices, cinnamon sticks, and a grating of nutmeg.

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