WHere is a home-style take on a beverage from our latest menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is packed full of tastes of a festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine all the items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
