This Festive Drink – A Recipe
WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink from a new cocktail list. This is a batch premix which is packed full of tastes of a festive period, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
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Yields 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put every items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.