We present an easy version of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix which is bursting full of tastes of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
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Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Premix: Combine every liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
