WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting with the flavours of the festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through best through muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
