We present a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on a new drinks list. It's a party-sized premix that's packed with essence of the festive period, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
