Ibiza Cocktail

Remember the days when drinking cocktails was considered sophisticated? Singapore Slings, Manhattans and Margaritas slowly gave way to lurid concoctions with equally lurid names to leave us with the ubiquitous Ibiza Cocktail 'Sex on the Beach.'

To redress the balance I've developed my own healthy, yet delicious, cocktail, which not only can be swigged pre or post prandially, but also makes a handy starter if guests unexpectedly turn up for dinner.

Take one big jug (big jugs are so important for today's cocktails) with ice.

A Carton of Gazpacho

A large helping of vodka

Mix together and garnish with some parsley

And Hey Presto, there you have it. A Bloody Maria!

I'd like to thank food stylist Bethany Heald for her help in the making of this cocktail. She was invaluable in providing no inspiration but did leave me the ingredients last September.