This Festive Cocktail – The Method
WThis is a simplified take on a beverage from our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is packed full of tastes associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
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Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components inside a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour every liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
