We present a home-style take on a cocktail from the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch premix that's packed with essence of a festive period, making it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
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Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Combine the listed ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool completely. Decant into a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour every liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
