WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix that is loaded with the essence of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every components into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool down fully. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
