WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with the essence of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Put every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
For the Premix: Mix the specified liquids into one big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
