A punch is a many-varied cocktail. One of the world’s oldest recorded drinks - it consists of several parts. Spirit, citrus, water, sugar and spices. You can completely experiment here, there are very few rules — you’re trying to achieve balance and deliciousness.

Ingredients:

• 30ml Archie Rose Single Malt Whisky

• 30ml cloudy apple juice

• 20ml lemon juice

• 20ml kitchen spice syrup*

• Top with 50ml ginger beer

Method:

*In 500ml boiling water add two cinnamon quills, five crushed all-spice berries, two cloves and two crushed cardamom pods. Allow to steep for 20 mins, then strain out the solids and add 500g brown sugar. Stir until dissolved.

This embraces the spice, backbone and fruit-forward nature of this single malt. Plus it’s utterly delicious, and perfect for a hot summer’s day. Sláinte!