We present a simplified version of a drink from the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized premix that's loaded with essence of the festive period, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
