WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on a new cocktail list. It's a large-volume premix that is packed with the flavours of the festive period, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
