WThis is an easy take on a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting with the essence of the festive period, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
