We present a simplified take on a cocktail found on a new drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with the tastes of the festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Syrup: Place every components in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
