WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with the flavours of the festive period, making it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
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Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Combine the listed components inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
