WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that is loaded with the flavours of a Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
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Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place every ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove and leave to cool down entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
