June 2nd 2022. The queen’s platinum jubilee.
The perfect boozy dessert for a summer’s day! And the perfect end to our Jubilee banquet.
INGREDIENTS
125 g caster sugar
200 ml water
Pared zest of 1 lemon
Pared zest of 1 orange
5 gelatine leaves
200 ml Pimm’s No 1
200 ml lemonade
Chopped strawberries, cucumber and orange to decorate, and mint leaves to garnish
METHOD
In a small pan, gently dissolve the caster sugar in 200ml water with the pared zest of a lemon and orange and simmer for 2 minutes.
Strain into a jug with the gelatine leaves (pre-soaked in water for 5min); stir until dissolved.
Add the Pimm’s No1 Cup and lemonade, and pour into 6 serving glasses.
Leave to cool for a while then add the chopped strawberries, cucumber and oranges.
Chill until set and decorate with fresh mint leaves.
Serve more strawberries on the side.
Original recipe Good housekeeping.
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