WHere is an easy version of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume premix that is packed with essence of the holiday season, making it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Serves 10 servings
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.