WThis is an easy take on a beverage featured on a new drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed which is loaded full of essence associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
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Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool fully. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and store chilled, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
