The Kiwi Berry Martini

1. Put water and sugar into a small saucepan and simmer stirring until the sugar & sweetener dissolves.

2. Roughly mash the berries and add to the syrup and bring back to the boil.

3. Simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid has reduced by half.
4. Leave to steep until it goes cold.
5. Strain into a clean container, pressing the kiwi through the sieve.

To make each martini:

1. Pour 1 tbsp of the syrup into a cocktail shaker with the 2tbsp gin, ½ tbsp vermouth and some ice.

2. Shake well and pour into a cold martini glass.
3. Garnish with a kiwi berry on a cocktail stick.