WHere is an easy version of a cocktail from the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with tastes of a festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine all the components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, remove from the heat and let it to cool completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
