WHere is an easy version of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. It's a batch premix which is loaded full of tastes of a festive period, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
