WHere is a simplified take on a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's packed with the essence of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
