WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's packed full of tastes of the Christmas time, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Place all the components into a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
