WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on a new cocktail list. This is a batch premix which is bursting full of tastes of a festive period, making it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
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Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items in a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
