WThis is an easy take on a cocktail found on a new menu. This is a batch prepared mix which is packed full of tastes of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
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Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
