WHere is an easy take on a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting with flavours of the holiday season, making it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put all the items inside a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
