WThis is an easy version of a beverage found on our latest menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is packed with tastes associated with festive period, making it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool completely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
