WThis is an easy take on a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a batch pre-mixed that's loaded full of flavours associated with holiday season, making it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
