Boozy berries with mint and elderflower cream

Chilling • 30 minutes, Special equipment • electric mixer

SERVES 4–6

Ingredients:

1lb (450g) mixed summer berries, such as strawberries (halved, if large), blackberries, raspberries, and red currants, stemmed

2/3 cup crème de cassis

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves

1–2 tbsp elderflower cordial, to taste

Method:

1 Put the berries in a shallow serving bowl, and drizzle the cassis over the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight, tossing gently once or twice to mix.

2 Put the cream in a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold in the mint and elderflower cordial, and serve with the mixed berries.

Boozy berries with mint and elderflower cream