Mallows Gin, Mango, Passionfruit & Lime Gin, Premium Gin, Perfect Gin Gift, Hand Made in Wales, 70cl (40% ABV Alcohol)

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It’s post Christmas, and I am in the mood for a party – because it’s nearly New Years eve! For this years New Years eve bake I have gone down the line of one of my favourite drinks in the world (because I am extremely basic) – a passionfruit martini in cupcake form… so here are my passionfruit martini cupcakes!

Christmas is just a memory, and the New Year celebrations are already over, but the next event isn’t far away. Valentine’s Day is around the corner and Tesco has the perfect spirit for a romantic evening. Tesco Finest offers Mango and Passionfruit Gin from The Melodist. To really let your homemade passion fruit gin sing, try it with a neutral tonic and lots of ice. If you don’t like tonic or want to try something new, we particularly love it with pineapple soda, it complements the flavour so well! For the cupcakes, I went for an easy cupcake recipe. It is just a plain sponge – with butter, caster sugar, self raising flour and eggs. Four ingredients makes something delicious – and it’s so easy! I naturally use a baking spread for the cupcake mix as it creates a beautiful bake – and the eggs, flour and caster sugar are just standard.One mixer that goes well with gin liqueur is tonic water. Tonic water has a light, refreshing taste that pairs well with the botanical flavors of gin liqueur. If you want to add a bit of sweetness to your drink, you can also add a simple syrup to your tonic water. Another mixer that goes well with gin liqueur is lemonade. Lemonade has a tart and tangy flavor that pairs well with the botanical flavors of gin liqueur. Additionally, lemonade is a refreshing drink that can help you cool down on a hot day.

For the buttercream frosting I followed a similar idea to my gin & tonic cupcakes, but obviously with vodka! If you wanted to have a Prosecco hit, you can try and add it here using a Prosecco syrup (boiling down Prosecco and sugar to a syrup) – but I just went straight with the vodka. The juicy sweetness of fresh mango blends with the refreshing tartness of passionfruit for an uplifting edge. To experience the depth of flavour in all its glory, pour a generous splash over ice. Inhale its heady aroma, then relax, unwind, and savour each mouthful. Simple Syrup — This is a liquid water and sugar mixture. You can easily make this yourself or buy it pre-made. A single sip of our Mango and Passion Fruit Gin Liqueur is bursting with bold flavours and infused with cacao nibs for a smooth and satisfying drinking experience. Our gin liqueurs use real fruit flavours for full-bodied, authentic tastes and aromas that work beautifully as a standalone tipple or mixed with your favourite tonic. With such bounteous natural ingredients at our fingertips, there’s no need for artificial flavours or colourings.For the decoration, I decided to go a little overboard as these are meant to be celebration cupcakes, and used some edible gold glitter spray, a bit of a gold straw for decoration, and I used some small pipettes to add a mini ‘shot’ of prosecco to each cupcake. Herbs & plants: rosemary, thyme, lavender, mint, elderflowerRemember, the more you use the stronger the flavour. Use around 200-400g of fruit per litre of spirit. How to store: If your bottles or jars are well sealed, strained correctly and kept in a cool, dark place, your spirits can keep for up to a year. I was walking through a local specialty grocery store the other day, truly in awe of all the beautiful fruits and vegetables that were on display – purple asparagus, figs, candy cane beets, among many other things (I swear unique fruits and vegetables are like an art form to me!). Mango and Passion Fruit, two delightful flavours that come together in perfect harmony to transport you to the sunny isle of Saint Lucia. A classic combination that’s simple yet effective. Whether the sun is shining where you are or not, let these tropical heroes embrace your taste buds like a balmy Caribbean breeze.