Often propelled to the front ranks by our grandparents when the time comes to heal "naturally", the "PONCE de GIN" brings us gentle moments of comfort to counteract the winter cold. Whether it is the return of an outdoor day with friends or close to a fireplace at the chalet to watch the flakes fall, these simple drinks are imposed as the inevitable winter!

Here's a very simple recipe to prepare and enjoy, courtesy of the magazine "The desire to share" of the SAQ.

To relieve the winter flu, what could be better than a good old grandma's cure like a ponce de Gin! Although our ancestors will say that the original recipe requires big gin like the Kyper, I prefer to use a gin which offers a more delicate and aromatic taste like, the Ungava, the canopy or even the Ginius, do yourself with its golden robe, its aromas of juniper, chamomile, rosemary, cardamom and lightly spiced by the Allspice.

Assemble:
• 2 ounces of gin (60 ml)
• 2 tsp honey
• ¼ tsp clove/nutmeg
• 1 freshly squeezed lemon
• 1 fresh lemon washer
• 1 cup of boiling water

Mix: 

Pour the Dry Gin, lemon juice and honey into a cup. Add the clove or a pinch of nutmeg. Fill the cup with boiling water, let it brew for a few minutes and savor gently!

The cold disappears on the field, but the festivities begin!

Thank you to the SAQ for sharing this old-fashioned winter recipe that is always appreciated!

Martin, Artisan-Ginmaker