We present a home-style version of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is packed full of essence of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Combine the listed ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove and let it to cool fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
