WThis is a simplified version of a beverage featured on a new menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with tastes of the Christmas time, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components in a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
