WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with flavours of the holiday season, making it ideal for your celebration. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove and leave to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for about a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
