We present a home-style take on a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded with tastes of the holiday season, making it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
