We present an easy version of a beverage featured on a new menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting full of flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put every components into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
