Mocktails for Christmas

MAY YOUR MOCKTAILS BE MERRY AND BRIGHT

Christmas is often the season of excess, when food and drink becomes the focus of our festivities. So, whether you’ve simply had your fill of the hard stuff or just prefer to take a teetotal approach to the holiday season, this mocktail recipe is sure to leave your taste buds tingling. Give it a try this December and see what you think.

Virgin bramble rosemary spritz

Sweet blackberries, tangy orange zest and woody rosemary mingle together to create a thoroughly refreshing and unforgettably delicious drink.

Makes 6 Prep 15 mins, plus cooling Cook 15 mins

Ingredients 300g fresh (or frozen) blackberries, about 100-150g extra to serve 60g runny honey 1 medium orange, pared zest and 1/2 (half) juice 6 small rosemary sprigs, plus extra to serve About 1.5 litre soda water, to serve

Method Put the blackberries, honey, orange zest and juice, rosemary sprigs in a small saucepan set over a medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and then bubble for 10-15 minutes, stirring and crushing lightly every now and then, until the blackberries have broken completely. Press firmly through a fine sieve into a bowl, scraping the underside to get as much juice as possible (discard the pulp and aromatics). Transfer to a jug and let cool (chill up to 2-days ahead).

To serve Divide the blackberry syrup between glasses (about 2-3 tbsp in each). Fill with ice, top up with soda and stir. Slice remaining orange into half-moons and add to each glass alongside a rosemary sprig and a few fresh blackberries, if you like.

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