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The Holiday Cocktail – How to Make It

WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix which is packed full of essence of a Christmas time, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.

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Yields 10 people

To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)

300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar

For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Directions

For the Cordial: Put every items in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.

To make Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.

For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.

The writer

Ernest West

A Swedish linguist and educator passionate about sharing language nuances and cultural stories from Scandinavia.

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