WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that is loaded with the tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every components into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool fully. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
