Sparkly sloe gin jellies

PREPARATION TIME 25 minutes, plus 30 minutes infusing and 4 hours to set

SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS

● 50g granulated sugar ● orange rind, 2 broad strips ● 5 leaves gelatine ● 175ml sloe gin

● 350-375ml sparkling white wine/prosecco/ Cava ● blueberries, to decorate (optional)

● icing sugar, to decorate (optional) METHOD

1 Warm the sugar in a pan with the orange rind and 150ml water. Stir until the sugar dissolves then bring to the boil. Take off heat and leave for 30 minutes to infuse.

2 Soften the gelatine in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes.

3 Warm the orange syrup in the pan and remove the orange rind. Squeeze the water out of the gelatine, add it to the syrup and stir well.

4 Pour the jelly mix into a large jug, stir in the sloe gin and leave until starting to set. Gradually stir in the wine until most of the froth has subsided and the jelly is setting. Pour into shot glasses. Chill for 4 hours or overnight until set. Decorate with berries.