WThis is a simplified version of a beverage from a new cocktail list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting with essence of a festive period, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Put every ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
