WThis is a home-style version of a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting with the essence of the festive period, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Place every components inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner allowing it to cool fully. Pour into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
