WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on a new drinks list. This is a batch premix that is packed full of tastes of a Christmas time, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
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Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place every components into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
