This Festive Drink – A Recipe
WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded full of flavours of the festive period, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine every items inside a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
