WHere is a home-style take on a drink featured on a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting with the tastes associated with festive period, making it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
For the Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
