WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is packed with the essence associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
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Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and leave to cool down completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
