We present a simplified take on a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized premix which is packed full of essence of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed components into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
