WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is loaded with the flavours of a Christmas time, making it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Serves 10 servings
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Making the Cordial: Place all the items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
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