We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on a new menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded with essence of the festive period, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the items into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner and leave to cool fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
