WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume premix that's bursting with essence associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the components in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
