1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the gin, simple syrup and lime juice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a flute. Top with Champagne and garnish with the sprig of mint.

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Arrange Chops on top of bed of couscous, with a wedge of lime and drops of Harissa. Suggested tipple: Shetland Southside Cocktail- Shetland reel gin with mint, grapefruit and topped with soda.