We present an easy interpretation of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume premix which is loaded with essence of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine all the components in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
To make Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
