Rose wine and vodka are a perfect partnership in the warm summer months, but this cocktail can be drunk at any time of the year. Crisp fresh blackberries really give your palate a zing.

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

o   Handful of blackberries

o   1fl.oz/30ml simple sugar syrup

o   5.oz/150ml dry Provence rosé wine, chilled

o   1½fl.oz/45ml vodka

o   Squeeze fresh lime juice

o   Lime wheels for garnish

Method:

Muddle two or three of the blackberries and the sugar syrup together in the bottom of a sturdy glass. Leave a little texture to the berries, do not completely crush them.

Add a little ice, followed by the wine, vodka and squeezed lime. Stir.

Strain the drink through a fine strainer, pour into your glass. Garnish with remaining blackberries, a slice or two of the lime and a little ice if desired.