WHere is a simplified version of a beverage from a new menu. This is a batch prepared mix that's packed with flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place every items in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
