Festive mocktails

Whether it’s festive nibbles with the neighbours or a full-scale NYE party, these drinks and canapés are sure to please all

We’ve shaken, stirred and sipped the best sober spirits for a hangover-free happy hour…

Have lots of foodies on your gift list? Treat your friends and family to these thoughtful edible homemade gifts

Often, it’s the supporting roles that command the most attention – like these glorious starters, sides and sauces

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 5 mins plus 1 hr 30 mins freezing ■ No cook Whip 500ml double cream to stiff peaks. Fold in 70g chopped stem ginger, 4 tbsp syrup from the jar, and the seeds from 1/2 vanilla pod. Fr

By Francesca Bonadonna (plantifullybasedblog.com) Makes 20 | Prep 35 mins plus chilling | Cook 10-15 mins FOR THE GINGERBREAD COOKIES 113g vegan butter, softened100g brown sugar45ml unsulphured molass