WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch premix which is bursting with the flavours of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place all the components into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove and let it to cool completely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
