For a frozen treat in summer, pour juice into icy pole moulds and freeze.

The syrup can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

To serve, dilute 3-4 tablespoons of cordial in 250 g cold water or adjust to taste.

The syrup can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

The syrup can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

The syrup can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

To serve, dilute 1 part cordial to 3 parts still or sparkling mineral water.

This is a lovely warming drink for the autumn, when apples are coming into season in Britain. A comforting, fruity option that works well in place of a fruit or herbal tea to be enjoyed at any time of day.

Sichuan (also known as Szechuan) peppercorns can be found in spice shops, specialty food stores and Asian supermarkets.

Soy milk residue can be used as fertiliser for gardening or to make vegetarian food such as omelette, steamed buns, vegetarian meatballs, porridge etc.

Leftover ginger syrup can be used in other cocktails or drizzled over desserts.

To give a touch of colour and freshness, serve with a skewer of fresh fruit and a couple of fresh mint leaves.

Your Thermomix display will show you when the temperature has reduced to 70°C.

Make a mint-infused homemade syrup before blitzing it with ice in your Thermomix® for a modern take on this popular cocktail.

Store any remaining bitter orange syrup in an air-tight container in the refrigerator and use to make more drinks. Nutritional values include the entire amount of prepared syrup.