Berries with citrus syrup

INGREDIENTS
500g (1lb 2oz) mixed red berries, such as raspberries, strawberries, and redcurrants
125g (41⁄2oz) caster sugar
zest of 1 lemon, cut into strips
1 tbsp orange juice
handful of mint leaves

METHOD
Place the mixed berries in a serving dish and set aside.
Mix the sugar with 120ml (4fl oz) water in a heavy-based saucepan. Heat slowly until the sugar has dissolved, stirring occasionally, then increase the heat, and boil for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and leave to cool, then add the lemon zest and orange juice.
Drizzle the syrup over the berries, then add the mint leaves. Leave to macerate for 10 minutes, before serving.