Sales of innovative flavours are up too, with Marks & Spencer’s Blood Orange & Orange Liqueur version up 43 per cent, and Radnor Preserves Hand-Cut Pink Gin marmalade up 25 per cent.

The combination of ground ginger, allspice, stem ginger and chilli makes an intensely flavoured sponge cake, irresistibly slathered in toffee sauce. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.

Combine the gin and lime juice in a small glass full of ice, stirring to combine. Top it off with the ginger ale, stir again, and garnish with lime and a slice of kiwi. Note: Find homemade Kiwi ...

Sauté the garlic, chilli and ginger in the oil and add the carrots once they are starting to change colour. Place the sliced shallots in the base of an oven proof dish. Add the ginger mixture on ...