WThis is an easy version of a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized premix that is packed with essence of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool down completely. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
