WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch premix that is packed with tastes of the festive period, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine every ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
