WHere is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal menu. It's a batch premix which is loaded with flavours of a holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool down completely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
