WThis is an easy take on a beverage found on the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with the essence of a holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed items into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
