I know a lot of adults out there add a drop of whisky to their late night milky beverage but this recipe I came across has a very distinct Christmassy feel to it and there’s no need for milk.

There’s enough to serve four people but it’s easy enough to up or down the measurements depending on how many people you’re making it for. As the main ingredient in this is water it’s ideal over Christmas when maybe you want a hot chocolate drink but are running short of milk.

Sounds weird but thought I might give this cocktail a whirl this Christmas. It’s rather alcoholic but beats a boring old mince pie any day!

Are you like me? You make loads of mince pies for Christmas but they don’t get eaten on Christmas Day, you reheat them for Boxing Day and they STILL don’t get eaten and after a couple of weeks, when they’re turning blue and furry, you eventually relent and let the wild birds have them. This year I think I’m definitely giving the mince pies a miss and going to indulge in one of these cocktails.

I’ve discovered this very unusual starter or light meal (ideal for Christmas Day “tea” if you’ve had a good blow out on Turkey with trimmings, Christmas pud and mince pies at lunch time!)

This serves 4 if you use it as a starter but would be enough for 2 for a main meal. It should be served with a salad and some crusty bread.