We present a simplified version of a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that's packed full of flavours of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
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Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the items into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
