Recipe developed by Jenny Tschiesche BSc(Hons) Dip(ION) FdSc BANT. For more information see www.jennytschiesche.com.

Refreshing and fragrant, homemade elderflower cordial is so much better and more pleasing than anything you can buy in the shops. The elderflower season is short, and falls in early summer, but makes a great excuse for long walks spent collecting flowers.

If fresh figs are not in season, replace with dried figs cut into halves.

Recipe inspired by Margot Jett, Thermomix® Independent Consultant, Missouri.

The cinnamon stick can be replaced by 2-3 cloves, 2 crushed cardamom pods or 1 vanilla stick, cut lengthwise in half, each time obtaining a different flavour note.

You can use a mix of macadamias and cashews (140 g nuts in total) in this recipe.

If a nut milk bag is unavailable: strain Raspberry Liqueur through a fine-mesh sieve lined with several layers of cheese cloth.

To keep the margarita frozen for longer on a hot day, chill the glasses first in the fridge for a few hours.

Not all flowers are edible, some are poisonous. Flowers should be purchased from a reliable source.

This recipe can be served as a cold, refreshing punch or warm (similar to mulled wine).

We used a dry gin in this recipe that complemented this classic cucumber and gin combination.

Powdered activated charcoal is available in supermarkets and health food stores.

Thanks to Thermomix® it’s easier than ever to make your own nut milks. The powerful blending results in richly flavoured milk, in this case almond, although the method works equally well for other nut varieties.

This sophisticated cocktail is a twist on traditional warm mulled wine.

If you don't have a punch bowl, you can serve your sangria in the large jug instead.

Freeze jalapeño slices in advance, spread sliced peppers on a cookie sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Place sliced jalapeños in freezer bags, remove as much air as possible and seal for future use.

To prepare bottles, thoroughly wash bottles and lids in hot, soapy water. Rinse by pouring over boiling water and leave to drain - do not dry or touch the inside surfaces.

Once Cold and Flu Tea Bombs are frozen, transfer to a ziplock or airtight container until ready to use.

For a non-alcoholic drink, place a scoop of lychee sorbet into a tall glass and fill with lemonade or tonic water.

To serve, pour 3-4 ounces cold brew and if desired dilute with filtered water and ice. For a stronger coffee use the dilution proportions of 1:1 coffee and water and for a stronger brew use 2:1 coffee to water. Serve with milk and sweetener of your choice.

Virgin lychee sorbet cocktail: substitute 750 g sparkling wine with 500 g sparkling water and 250 g lemonade. Proceed as per recipe above.