WHere is an easy take on a beverage featured on a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that's packed with the tastes of a holiday season, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the premix to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
