WHere is a home-style interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's packed full of flavours of a festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed components into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a clean bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
