WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink from a new drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that is packed with the essence of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine all the items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
