WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink found on our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Yields 10 guests
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the items into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove and let it to cool fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
Maya Chen is a freelance writer and urban enthusiast with a passion for documenting city life and cultural shifts.
