WHere is an easy version of a cocktail found on our latest menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded full of flavours associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine all the items into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool completely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Premix: Mix every liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
