Hot date

For the smoked date syrup: put all ingredients into a sauce pan, with the dates lying on the top. On a low heat, simmer until brown sugar burns to a caramel. Remove the heat and leave on a side to chill for approx 20mins to half an hour.

Add to the sugar syrup and cook for 30 minutes until the flavours have infused. Filter through a cloth.

Put 10ml of the date syrup and the rest of the ingredients into a mixing glass, add ice, then stir to dilute. Single strain into a martini glass.