We present a simplified interpretation of a drink found on a new menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting with the tastes associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients in a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
