We present an easy interpretation of a drink found on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded with the essence of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove and leave to cool completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
