We present a home-style version of a drink from a new drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is loaded with flavours associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Combine every items into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool fully. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
