Sassenach Punch

Name: Sassenach Punch
Ingredients: Strips of zest from 6 large lemons; 1/2 cup superfine sugar; 4 ounces hot water; 1/2 cup honey; 8 ounces fresh lemon juice; 3 ounces fresh orange juice, preferably blood orange juice; One 750-ml bottle gin, preferably Hendrick's; 12 ounces blended Scotch; 40 ounces chilled club soda; Ice, preferably large cubes; Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

Strips of zest from 6 large lemons
1/2 cup superfine sugar
4 ounces hot water
1/2 cup honey
8 ounces fresh lemon juice
3 ounces fresh orange juice, preferably blood orange juice
One 750-ml bottle gin, preferably Hendrick's
12 ounces blended Scotch
40 ounces chilled club soda
Ice, preferably large cubes
Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish

Directions

1

In a bowl, muddle the lemon zest with the sugar and let stand for 25 minutes.
2

Muddle again, then add the hot water and honey and stir until the sugar and honey dissolve.
3

Add the lemon juice and orange juice, then strain the liquid into a punch bowl and add the gin and Scotch.
4

Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
5

Stir in the club soda, add ice and garnish with nutmeg.