WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is loaded full of essence of a festive period, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Place every components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and let it to cool down completely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
