WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink found on a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded full of essence associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for more rounds of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients in a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and finish with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
