The Holiday Cocktail – A Recipe
WThis is an easy version of a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is packed with tastes of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Place every items in a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove and let it to cool fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
