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.

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.

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

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

Serving suggestions: Dilute the ginger cordial with hot water and a slice of lemon for a warming, caffeine-free hot drink. Pour over ice with a squeeze of lemon juice and top up with lemonade for a sweeter treat.

Quantity of Hot Chocolate Sticks will depend on the size of your cupcake liners.