WThis is an easy version of a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting with the tastes associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
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Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
