WHere is an easy take on a drink featured on our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting with the flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of the drink.
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Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove allowing it to cool fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour the specified liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
