WHere is an easy take on a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that is loaded full of essence of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
