WHere is a simplified take on a beverage found on our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded with flavours of a festive period, making it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
