WHere is an easy version of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is packed with the essence of the festive period, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine the listed items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and leave to cool down fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
