WThis is a simplified take on a drink found on our latest cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix that is packed with tastes associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into one big jug, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
