We present an easy interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded full of tastes of a Christmas time, making it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
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Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Put the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
