WThis is an easy version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume premix that's loaded with flavours of the festive period, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Put every ingredients into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
