We present an easy take on a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is bursting full of tastes of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Put every ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat and leave to cool down completely. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
