We present a simplified version of a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting with the essence of the festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
