WThis is a simplified version of a drink found on our latest menu. It's a party-sized premix which is packed with the essence of a festive period, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put all the ingredients inside a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
