We present a home-style version of a beverage from the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded with essence of the festive period, rendering it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour every spirits and syrup into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
