WHere is a home-style take on a drink featured on our latest menu. This is a party-sized premix that's packed with the essence of the festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 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
Method
For the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine all the liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain best through muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
