We present an easy take on a beverage from a new cocktail list. This is a batch prepared mix that is packed with tastes of the festive period, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
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Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Place every components inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Premix: Pour every spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
