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fireside treats, unplugged

Spiced winter warmer

SERVES 4
12 juniper berries Heat all the spices in a large The Indian spices in
4 black peppercorns saucepan for 3 to 5 minutes,
2 cloves until they begin to caramelise. this drink complement
1 teaspoon coriander Pour the apple juice into the pan the tart apple juice
seeds along with the rose water. Add and bring a warm
750ml pure apple juice the water, honey and saff ron,
1 tablespoon rose water then bring to a gentle simmer for glow on a cold day.
200ml water 10 minutes.
4 tablespoons runny
honey Using a tea strainer, strain the
pinch of saff ron punch into mugs or glasses and
apple slices, to serve add apple slices to decorate.

GROWN-UP
VERSION
This mocktail can
easily be converted
to a fabulous
spiced martini. Chill STORE
the mix, then when CUPBOARD
serving, add a shot TIP
of gin with an apple These easy and
and lemon garnish. delicious cheese
The lemon means straws can be made
you know which is in minutes from
the grown-up one! store cupboard
ingredients. They’re
extra good topped
with a teaspoon of
poppy seeds, chilli
akes, seaweed
akes, dried
oregano or other
stray ingredients
you want to use up.
Candied citrus slices

TOP TIP
These jewelled zesty
treats are ideal as a
decoration on Christmas
tri es or cakes. The
slices will keep for up
to ve days, if they last
that long!

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