WThis is a simplified take on a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is loaded with the tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for more rounds of the drink.
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Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Combine every components into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
