We present a simplified take on a cocktail from a new drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed that is bursting with flavours associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Place every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
