WThis is an easy take on a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting with the flavours of a festive period, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Put all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
