WHere is an easy version of a cocktail found on a new menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting full of flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Syrup: Put every items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
