Sensational summer punches

Champagne Float
This is a very more-ish alcoholic version of that all-time favourite, Ice-cream Soda.
Makes 1 tall glass

1 large scoop vanilla ice-cream
1 tbsp cherry brandy
dash of Cointreau (optional)
1 part Brut fizz, chilled
raspberries, to serve

1. Put the ice-cream in a tall glass. Add the cherry brandy and Cointreau, if using, and top up with the fizz.
2. Stir gently to mix, then add the raspberries. Serve with a straw and soda spoon.

Cold Tea Punch
Serves 4-6

a pot of your favourite tea
sugar to taste
juice of 2 lemons
1 cinnamon stick
1 vanilla pod
orange and lemon sliced
a slug of brandy, plus a slug of dark rum, plus a slug of a fruit liqueur such as Grand Marnier (all optional)

1. Make the tea in a pot or jug and add the sugar so that it dissolves.
2. Add the lemon juice, cinnamon stick, vanilla pod, sliced orange and lemon, and the alcohol, if using.
3. Then simply chill or, if you are running out of time, add ice cubes.

Raisin and Ginger Punch
Makes 6 wine glasses

1 tbsp clear honey
50g raisins
juice and rind of 1 lemon or 2 limes
600ml apple juice
600ml ginger ale
1 apple, sliced
1 orange, sliced
ice cubes
sprigs of mint

1. Mix the honey, raisins, lemon juice and rind together and leave to marinate for at least 2 hours.
2. Mix the apple juice and ginger ale with the raisin and honey mixture. Add the apple and orange and some ice cubes and serve with sprigs of mint.
3. If you want to make this alcoholic, add a decent slug of Stones Green Ginger Wine.