Punch, for many of us, brings back memories of watery fruit juice served up at school discos. But Gintime’s very grown up versions are perfect for adding a bit of oomph to a lazy, sunny, summer afternoons. Don’t forget the sunscreen!

Summer Pudding Punch – makes 4 litres

• 600g summer berries, whatever is juicy and ripe!
• 1.5 litres raspberry and cranberry juice, chilled
• 1 cup gin
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1.25 litres lemonade, chilled
• Ice cubes, to serve

Place the berries, juice, lemon juice and gin in a large bowl and chill for a couple of hours. Add the lemonade and ice and serve.

Zingy Pimms Punch – serves 4

• ½ cucumber, 1 orange, 1 Lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Pimms No1 Cup
• ½ cup Gin
• 3 cups Lemonade
• Sprigs of mint and ice to serve.

Put the whole lot in a bowl, mix and serve immediately.

St Clement’s Punch – serves 4

• 1 orange and 1 lemon thinly sliced
• Juice of 4 oranges and 2 lemons
• 1 cup gin
• 1 tablespoon lemon curd
• Soda water and ice to finish

Place the fruit, juice, gin and lemon curd in a bowl and mix. Add extra lemon juice to taste. Top up with soda water and serve with ice.