WThis is a simplified version of a drink featured on our latest menu. This is a batch prepared mix which is bursting with essence of a festive period, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
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Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place every components into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
