WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded with the essence of the Christmas time, making it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
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Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every components in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
