Judging by the fishbowl-sized gin and tonic I was cradling at the weekend, I think it’s fair to say I’m not. I’m not much of a drinker generally – one or two at the weekend (unless it’s girl’s night, then it’s a different story) is enough for me. Chocolate is my biggest vice. Maybe I should have given that up for January (yeah right!). I do know what it’s like when everyone else is drinking and you’re not though. It’s water, or maybe a mixer by itself. Boring! If I’m going to watch everyone else drink wine or tropical cocktails, I want something that’s going to tickle my tastebuds. Something sweet, with a bit of a kick that makes you look forward to the next mouthful. An interesting mocktail!!

That’s what I had in mind when I came up with this one. Sweet, spicy, a touch of sour and a whole load of tasty! Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links – which means if you buy the product I get a small commission (at no extra cost to you). If you do buy, then thank you! That’s what helps us to keep Kitchen Sanctuary running. The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors. For more information please see our Terms & Conditions.

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