Gin & Tonic Jelly...

MAKES 1 LARGE JELLY RING OR 4 INDIVIDUAL JELLIES

INGREDIENTS

    * 150ml (¼pt) water
    * 150g (5½oz) caster sugar
    * Juice and zest of 1 lemon
    * 125ml (4fl oz) gin
    * 200ml (7fl oz) tonic water
    * 5 gelatine leaves
    * Lemon and lime wedges

METHOD

Pour the water and the sugar into a pan, bring to a gentle boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the lemon zest. Leave to stand for 15 minutes.

Pour into a measuring jug. Add the lemon juice, gin and tonic - top up with more if it does not reach the 600ml (1pt) mark.

Place the gelatine in a shallow bowl and cover in water. Soak for 4 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water, then whisk the gelatine into 30ml (1fl oz) hot water. Stir this into the lemon syrup until combined.

Pour into a ring tin and leave to set for 6 hours. To unmould, dip the tin in hot water for a few seconds. Turn out the jelly and fill the inner circle with lemon and lime wedges.