Express has partnered with the Jersey Hospitality Association for the ’12 Cocktails of Christmas’ series, which will showcase festive drinks from bar staff across the island, giving readers the chance to try their favourite seasonal recipes at home.

The cocktail…

The ‘Blush & Buzz’ cocktail, created by Magdalena at The Seymour Pub, is a decadent dessert cocktail perfect to round off the festive season.

Inspired by the nostalgic flavours of her mother’s homemade chocolate cake with raspberries, Magdalena wanted to capture that “magical” combination in a drink.

 The cocktail combines the tang of raspberry sorbet, the bold coffee notes of Kahlua (or Tia Maria), a splash of vodka, and the richness of double cream, creating a luxurious, velvety finish.

She said: “Every year, she baked me a rich chocolate cake with raspberries, a combination that was pure magic. When I created ‘Blush & Buzz’, I wanted to capture that same sweet, nostalgic flavour.

“The raspberry sorbet brings back the taste of those birthday raspberries, while the Kahlua (Tia Maria) adds a touch of chocolatey richness, and the cream ties it all together.

“It’s a toast to my mom, to those special moments, and to a little birthday magic in every sip.”

How to make it