WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with the flavours associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Place every items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
