WHere is a simplified take on a drink found on a new drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that's bursting full of tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
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Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the heat allowing it to cool fully. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
