Food & Drink

Brazil’s national drink is a great way to get any party started! The original recipe uses cachaça (a sugarcane-based alcohol), but white rum like Bacardi works as a great substitute.
You’re probably used to the classic Moscow Mule; this is pretty much the same thing, except with whiskey instead of the traditional vodka. Technically served in a copper mug, but no-one will judge if you’re giving them a tasty Irish cocktail! 
These tasty treats are easy peasy, super healthy, and delicious as a transportable snack. The best bit is, you can pick whatever fruit you have on the day.
A refreshing gin and grapefruit drink that is named because of its salt rim. Without the salt, this drink is called a greyhound. You can substitute vodka if you don’t have gin to hand.
If your idea of a guilty pleasure is a boozy milkshake, this is the answer to your dreams. It’s also very easy to make.
Adding cucumber to your gin gives it a fresh, mellow flavour which harmonises beautifully with floral gins. Some gins even use cucumber in the distillation process – a perfect option for this recipe. 
Barbecuing a ham isn’t hard as long as you’re buying pre-cooked, you’ve picked up a deep foil dish, and you have a barbecue with a lid and/or a rotisserie. Work on an average of 15 minutes per 500g – so if your ham is 3kg, allow for 3 hours. Keep an eye on it if you’re using a sugary glaze to ensure a crisis-free Christmas!
When it comes to desserts, don’t mess with perfection – grab a pav base from the supermarket and pile on the deliciousness.
The days are getting longer, the sun’s shining brighter. There’s no better time to head out on the road, find a suitable spot for the rest of the day and whip up some tasty seasonal treats, says Catherine Milford.