WThis is an easy take on a drink featured on our latest menu. This is a large-volume premix that is loaded full of flavours associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Put every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the heat allowing it to cool fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
