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    A time to toast

    Nov 24, 2019 4 minutes
    RECIPES Jo Wilcox.

    Whether you’re planning an all-out party this year or just want to kick off the big day with a festive drink, here are some quick finger food ideas, each paired with a Christmas drink or cocktail. We’ve made these canapés with the finest ingredients, from pancetta-wrapped scallops with a chardonnay dressing, to salmon-topped wasabi and buckwheat blinis. Enjoy – and have a merry Christmas!

    Minty green-apple mojito with coconut & chilli edamame beans

    Ready in 15 minutes | Serves 4 | DF | GF

    DRINK

    1 large green apple, unpeeled
    10-12 mint leaves, torn, plus sprigs to garnish
    8 lime wedges
    1 Tbsp caster sugar
    1 cup crushed ice cubes
    200ml white rum
    Soda water, to taste

    NIBBLE

    2 Tbsp coconut oil
    1 Tbsp lemon zest (in longish strands)

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