This Festive Drink – A Recipe
WThis is a home-style version of a drink featured on the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting with the tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Cordial: Place all the components in a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
