We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from a new cocktail list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded with tastes of the festive period, making it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
