Wight Whisky’s Isle of Wight single malt lies at the heart of this unique blended whisky bursting with complexity and character. Light oak and dried fruits combine for a smooth and creamy honey finish

We’ve used Aperol here but you could swap with another Italian aperitif like Campari or Select Aperitivo for a more bittersweet flavour. SERVES 6-8 | PREP 5 MINS | EASY 750ml prosecco350ml Aperol250ml

The Wine Atlas Garda £6.97 asda.com A very welcome and less sweet change from ubiquitous prosecco, and at a better price than most. With crisp apples and pear fruit, and a zippy, lemony finish, this i

SERVES 4 Ingredients 125g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing120g dark chocolate, broken into small piecesPinch of sea salt100g Amarena cherries, roughly chopped, plus3 tbsp of the cherry syrup10

This impressive plan-ahead Christmas lunch from Flora Shedden is a mouthwatering mix of traditional recipes and deliciously unexpected flavours

IN LIEU OF A TRADITIONAL DESSERT, TRY ONE OF HELEN’S FESTIVE ALTERNATIVES