WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is packed full of essence of a Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for more rounds of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the items in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Pour into a clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
