customise it...

Make an orange version in the same way, using orange zest, and orange curd or marmalade.

A sophisticated version for ginger fans: use kirsch instead of the vodka, and 3 knobs of finely chopped stem ginger in syrup instead of the curd.

Orlando Murrin, food writer and former Good Food editor, has run gastro-hotels in France and Somerset. @Orlandomurrin