We present an easy version of a beverage featured on a new drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded with essence of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and store chilled, where it will keep for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
