WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch premix that's loaded with tastes of the holiday season, making it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every components in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
