We present a simplified take on a beverage from our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with flavours of the festive period, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and let it to cool completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
