WThis is a home-style take on a drink featured on a new menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting with essence of the festive period, making it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine every components into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
