WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with essence of a festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
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Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Put the listed items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
