WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail featured on a new menu. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed full of tastes of the festive period, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place the listed components in a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat allowing it to cool completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
