For the mess, put 150g/5½oz of the strawberries into a blender or food processor with ½ tablespoon of the icing sugar. Pulse to form a smooth purée. Halve or quarter the remaining strawberries ...

This is a decadent Eton mess taken to the next level ... one even layer so they absorb the gin and sprinkle with the caster sugar. Pour the gin over the berries and set aside for 10 minutes ...