We present a simplified version of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's bursting with the tastes of the holiday season, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
