WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch premix which is bursting with the flavours of the festive period, rendering it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place every components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool completely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
