WHere is a home-style version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal menu. It's a batch premix that's loaded full of tastes of the holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
