Get in the mood for Christmas with this simple, seasonal cocktail. Fresh and elegant, it's a perfect way to toast the festive season.
STEP ONE
PREPARE THE GARNISH
STEP TWO
SHAKE THE SLOE SYRUP AND GIN OVER ICE IN A COCKTAIL SHAKER
STEP THREE
SINGLE STRAIN INTO A CHILLED CHAMPAGNE FLUTE
STEP FOUR
TOP WITH CHAMPAGNE
STEP FIVE
TOP GLASS WITH GARNISH AND ENJOY!
For the Sloe Syrup:
500g sloe berries, 250g sugar, 250ml water
Bring to the boil together in a pan and simmer until glossy and reduce by a third. Cool. Strain the contents through a sieve.
For the Cocktail:
20ml sloe syrup, 20ml gin, champagne to top up, orange peel to garnish