WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting with the essence associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and leave to cool down fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour every liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
