We present an easy take on a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with essence associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
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Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Premix: Pour every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
