We present a home-style version of a cocktail found on our latest menu. It's a large-volume premix which is packed with the essence of a Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and finish with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
