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Lime Mojito

Makes 4 glasses:

4 lemon balm sprigs

40ml/8 tsp caster (superfine) sugar

4 limes

130ml/4   1/2fl oz/generous 1/2 cup white rum

ice cubes

strips of pared lime rind,to decorate

sparkling mineral water,to serve

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Amaretto Apricot Dream

Makes 4 glasses:

3 large oranges

600g/1lb 6oz small fresh apricots

60ml/4 tbsp maple syrup,plus extra to serve

50g/2oz amaretti

200g/7oz/scant 1 cup Greek (strained plain) yogurt

30ml/2 tbsp amaretto liqueur

mineral water (optional)

ice cubes

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Foaming Citrus Eggnog

Makes 2 glasses:

2 small oranges

150ml/1/4 pint/2/3 cup single (light) cream

plenty of freshly grated nutmeg

2.5ml/1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

2.5ml/1/2 tsp cornflour (cornstarch)

2 eggs,separated

30ml/2 tbsp light muscovado (brown) sugar

45ml/3 tbsp brandy

extra nutmeg,for sprinkling (optional)

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Pineapple and Coconut Rum Crush

Makes 4-5 large glasses:

1 pineapple

30ml/2 tbsp lemon juice

200ml/7fl oz/scant 1 cup coconut milk

150ml/1/4 pint/2/3 cup double (heavy) cream

200ml/7fl oz/scant 1 cup white rum

30-60ml/2-4 tbsp caster (superfine) sugar

500g/1   1/4lb finely crushed ice

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Tropical Fruit Royale

Makes 6 glasses:

2 large mangoes

6 passion fruit

sparkling wine

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Brandy Mint Julep

Makes 4 small glasses:

25g/1oz/2 tbsp caster (superfine) sugar

25g/1oz fresh mint,plus extra mint sprigs,to decorate

crushed ice

100ml/7 tbsp brandy or peach brandy

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