WThis is a simplified take on a beverage from a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with the essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
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Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Cordial: Put all the components inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
