WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a batch premix which is packed with the essence of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Put every items in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
