By the second week in December, I’m usually craving the opportunity to put my feet up, so you’ll understand why this year I’m ready to embrace spending the party season indoors.

I can’t wait to spend nights in with my close-knit support bubble, playing stupid Christmas games and actually having proper conversations, instead of making small talk with strangers in chilly queues.

As I’ll be playing barman, mulled wine (truly overrated) will be banned in favour of a superior hot toddy – the Hot Pink, a delicious twist on a G&T packed with berry flavour and festive spices

Basically, you mix Gordon’s Premium Pink Distilled Gin with raspberry cordial, top it up with boiling water, then garnish with raspberries, star anise and cinnamon.

Then I’ll probably offer a classic Gin Fizz* as an alternative– mixed with Gordon’s London Dry Gin and elderflower cordial, it’s a great option when you want something that tastes refreshing rather than warming.

Best of all, no one will be demanding I cough up eight quid after each drink, while the wait at the bar will only last as long as it takes me to make them.

Now tell me that isn’t a significant upgrade?

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