We present a home-style take on a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that is bursting with essence associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every items into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
