The Holiday Drink – The Method
WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on a new menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded full of tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the heat and let it to cool fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
