This Festive Drink – How to Make It
WThis is an easy version of a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that's packed full of tastes of a Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove and let it to cool down completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
