WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink from the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed that's loaded full of flavours of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
