We present an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on a new drinks list. It's a large-volume premix which is bursting full of essence of the holiday season, making it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
For the Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
