WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on a new drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's packed with the essence associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
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Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed components inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to cool completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Premix: Pour every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
