We present a home-style version of a beverage found on our latest menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting with the flavours associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine every components into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
