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Refreshing homemade fruit and jelly cocktail

Here’s an easy, colourful, and refreshing drink recipe to try at home this festive season — perfect for both adults and kids.

Here’s an easy and quick recipe for you to try at home this festive.

Ingredients:
• 1–2 lemons, sliced into circles
• Fruit jelly (any flavour of your choice)
• Mixed fruits (berries, citrus, grapes, or any of your favourites)
• Lime cordial
• Gin or vodka (optional – for an alcoholic version)
• Tonic water or Sprite

Method:
• Prepare the lemons: Slice your lemons into neat circles and place them at the bottom of your glass.
• Make frozen jelly fruit cubes: Combine small pieces of fruit with your prepared jelly in an ice tray.
• Freeze for about 30 minutes, or until solid.
• Assemble your drink: Once frozen, add the jelly-and-fruit cubes to your glass with the lemon slices.

Mix your drink:
• Pour in a splash of cordial lime, followed by gin or vodka (or your preferred alcohol).
• Top up with tonic water or Sprite for a fizzy finish.

Serve and enjoy:
• Stir gently and enjoy your colourful, refreshing homemade cocktail!

Non-alcoholic version:
• To turn this into a mocktail, simply skip the alcohol and enjoy the same fruity, zesty goodness.

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