WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink from a new drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that is loaded full of essence associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine every items inside a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
