WThis is an easy version of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting with the flavours of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the heat and leave to cool completely. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
