WHere is a home-style take on a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix which is loaded with tastes of a festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
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Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed components in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
