The Holiday Drink – How to Make It
WHere is a simplified version of a drink found on a new drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that is packed full of essence of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Place all the components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat and let it to cool entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
