"It tastes like cough medicine," someone said to me, but Campari with soda and aslice of orange is the perfect long drink for those balmy summer evenings. It also goes well with fruit as in this recipe. You could serve this as a starter or a dessert or even (as a hair of the dog) for breakfast.

• 1 grapefruit
• A thick slice of melon
• A splash of Campari
• 1-2 tsps of sugar
• Mint to garnish

1. Slice the top and bottom off the grapefruit, then cut off the skin and pith. Carefully slice between each segment and place the small wedges of grapefruit in a bowl. Add the Campari and a little sugar. The sugar will counteract the slightly bitter taste of the Campari and the amount of sugar required will depend on your taste buds and the sweetness of the grapefruit.

2. Cut the melon from its skin and slice into small pieces, then add this to the grapefruit. You can serve immediately in sundae dishes or leave the mixture to stand for a while so that the Campari soaks into the fruit. Garnish with sprigs of mint.

Serves 2

Preparation time: 10 minutes