WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that's loaded with the tastes of a holiday season, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Put all the components into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
