WHere is a simplified take on a beverage featured on a new drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is packed full of flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every components into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat and let it to cool fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
