WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that is loaded full of tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place every items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
