WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume premix that is bursting full of essence associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
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Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the components into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and let it to cool completely. Pour to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
