WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting with tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Combine the listed ingredients inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
