We present an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on a new menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is packed with the flavours associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put every components in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
