WHere is a simplified take on a drink from a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with the tastes of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
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Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed components inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
