We present a home-style interpretation of a drink found on our latest menu. It's a batch prepared mix that is bursting full of tastes associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put the listed components in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and leave to cool down completely. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the liquids into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the premix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
