WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a batch premix that is packed with tastes associated with festive period, making it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every components into a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to cool fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
