Ali Irvine

Serving size: Serves 8
Cooking time: Less than 15 minutes
Course: Beverage

Christmas cranberry Pimm’s cocktail

INGREDIENTS

2 cups Pimm’s No.1
2 cups cranberry juice
1/2 bunch mint leaves
1 granny smith apple, cored & sliced
1/2 orange, sliced
1 small lemon, sliced
Lots of ice
1 Lebanese cucumber, deseeded & cut into eighths, lengthways
2 cups lemonade

Equipment:Measuring cup; sharp knife; chopping board; large jug or bowl; 8 tumblers

METHOD

Pour Pimm’s and cranberry juice in large jug or bowl. Add mint, apple, orange and lemon. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hr to infuse.

Serve Fill 8 tumblers with ice and add a slice of cucumber down the side of each. Fill 3/4 full with Pimm’s and fruit. Top up with lemonade.