Cranberry & Mint Juice

8 servings

For a refreshing drink to offer your Christmas dinner guests, try the delicious beverage below.

• 4 litres (7 pints) cold water

• 1kg (2.2 lb) fresh/frozen cranberries • 115g (4 oz) caster sugar, or maple syrup

• Juice from 1 lemon/lime

including zest

• Juice from 1 orange including zest • 15g (0.5 oz) fresh mint leaves

1 In a large saucepan, add water and cranberries, bring to boil.

2 Reduce the heat, cover and simmer until berries begin to naturally open up (approx. 20 minutes).

3 Drain the liquid through a fine strainer, pressing the mixture through the sieve with the back of a tablespoon.

4 Return liquid to the pan and simmer on low heat.

5 Add sugar, lemon and orange juice and bring up to a gently boil (until sugar has dissolved). Taste and check that there is a good balance between sweet and sour and add more sugar if required.

6 Remove from heat and leave to cool.

7 Transfer to a pitcher, cover and refrigerate until you want to serve.

8 Pour juice over ice in tall glasses, add fresh mint leaves and a pinch of your citrus zest.