WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with the flavours associated with festive period, making it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
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Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and let it to cool completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
