You still can get raspberries at this time of year so before the real heavy stuff of autumn sets in, why not make this cocktail or dare I say it freeze the puree ready for Christmas cocktails?  There said it.

I’ve called this recipe a Raspberry Intense because it’s not only deep in flavour but after a couple of these, conversations can become very intense and meaningful.  Perhaps best to stick just a couple of them.

Raspberry Intense (serves 2 people)

200g fresh raspberries

50ml vodka

50ml readymade sugar syrup

Handful of ice cubes

In a large bowl, place the raspberries in a sieve and push through to puree leaving any pips behind.  200g of fresh raspberries will give you about 100ml puree.

Pour puree into a cocktail shaker; add the vodka and sugar syrup and then the ice.

Shake vigorously and pour into freezer-chilled glasses.