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Purl

Purl

Classic

Warm ale with gin and ginger.

WinterSpicedVintageWarming
6 minEasyLight

Toasty malt with a botanical lift from gin and a warm ginger edge. Dry, savory, and surprisingly smooth.

Ingredients

  • 5 oz Ale
  • 1 oz Gin
  • 0.5 oz Ginger Syrup
  • Nutmeg · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Warm the glass by filling it with hot water, then discard.

  2. 2

    Gently heat the ale and ginger syrup until steaming. Do not let it boil.

  3. 3

    Add the gin to the warmed glass.

  4. 4

    Pour in the hot ale and stir once.

  5. 5

    Grate nutmeg over the top.

The Story

Purl is an old English drink of warmed ale fortified with a spirit and flavored with spice. It was once a common morning and winter draught, and the formula has many variations.

Glass · Irish coffee glassGarnish · Nutmeg