WHere is an easy take on a drink featured on a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with essence of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components in a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
