We present a home-style take on a drink found on a new cocktail list. This is a batch premix that's loaded full of essence of a festive period, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Put every ingredients in a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove and leave to cool fully. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
