We present a simplified take on a drink found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's bursting full of essence of the Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Put the listed components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around a month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
