WHere is an easy version of a drink featured on our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded with the essence of a festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
