WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting with tastes associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Combine all the ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to cool fully. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
