Simnel cake sour

• kirsch↗25ml ml

  or brandy

• amaretto↗100ml ml
• lemon↗juice 1
• orange↗juice 1
• madeira↗100ml ml
• ice
• golden marzipan50g g
• golden caster sugar↗100g g
• thick strip of orange

  zest

• cinnamon↗1 tsp tsp
• mixed spice1 tsp tsp
• dried ginger↗pinch

  pinch

• cocktail sticks4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Start by making the spiced syrup. Put all of the ingredients into a saucepan with 100ml water. Gently bring to the boil, then turn the heat off and allow to cool completely. Once cold, pour the mixture through a sieve into a jug and chill until needed. Will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.

2. 2

   Heat grill to high then roll the marzipan in to 4 balls and place on a baking sheet and grill for 2-3 mins or just until the very top of the marzipan is toasted. Leave to cool then when cold enough to handle thread them on the cocktail stick

3. 3

   Fill 4 tumblers with ice then pour the brandy, Amaretto, lemon and orange juice, Madeira and 50ml of the syrup into a cocktail shaker with a large handful of ice. Shake well until the out side of the shaker feels icy cold. Strain into the tumblers and add the marzipan garnish. Serve immediately.