WHere is an easy version of a beverage featured on a new drinks list. It's a batch premix that is loaded with tastes of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the liquids into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
