WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's bursting full of flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine every items in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool down completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.