We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with essence of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the ingredients in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
