White Russian Twistmas With Cranberry & Cassis

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By White Heron

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Fruity rather than coffee-flavoured, with a trio of sweetly aromatic spices, this is a beguiling festive variation on the classic White Russian.

Preparation Time: 5min
Cooking Time: 10min
Makes: 1, but you will have enough cranberry compote for another 3-4 drinks

Ingredients:

• 150g frozen cranberries
• 200ml water
• 50g caster sugar
• 1 orange peel
• Half a stick of cinnamon
• ½tsp nutmeg
• 1 star anise
• 50ml vodka
• 20ml White Heron British Cassis
• 30ml double cream
• Glass: tumbler/red wine glass/cocktail glass

To Make:

1. In a pan, add the cranberries, orange peel, water and sugar, plus the spices.
2. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10min. Take off the heat and allow to cool, discarding the orange peel and star anise.
3. To serve, add a good dollop of the cranberry syrup mixture into a tumbler, red wine glass or dessert glass.
4. Fill with ice and then pour over the vodka, White Heron British Cassis and cream. Garnish with a small dollop of the cranberry compote.