We present an easy take on a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed full of essence associated with festive period, making it excellent for your holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Premix: Combine every liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
