We present a simplified version of a cocktail from our latest menu. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed with essence of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Put every ingredients in a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove and leave to cool down completely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
