We present a simplified version of a cocktail found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with the tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Put every ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
