WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail from a new menu. This is a party-sized premix that's packed with the flavours of the festive period, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put every ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool down completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
