The Holiday Cocktail – A Recipe
WHere is a simplified take on a drink from a new menu. Designed as a party-sized premix which is loaded with tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
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Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put the listed components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to cool completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
