We present an easy version of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume premix that is loaded with the essence of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make more rounds of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items into a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
