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POOL SIDE

Get your togs on – it’s time for that great Aussie tradition, the pool party! These sophisticated spritz recipes will help elevate your entertaining well past cracking a tinnie. They’re the perfect summer sippers, and while some require a little preparation, they’re easy to throw together poolside, and pair perfectly with our chosen snacks. Don’t have a pool? Find a friend who does, and turn up to their place with the makings of one of these. We guarantee that you won’t be turned away.

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STRAWBERRY & PINK PEPPERCORN BELLINI

MAKES 1

Begin this recipe a day ahead.

100ml chilled dry sparkling wine
Crushed pink peppercorns, to garnish

STRAWBERRY & PINK PEPPERCORN PUREE

100ml agave syrup
10g pink peppercorns
500g strawberries, hulled, chopped (see notes), plus extra to garnish

For the puree, place the agave syrup and peppercorns in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer gently for 10 minutes – you do not want to reduce the agave; just start the flavours infusing. Remove from the

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