WThis is an easy take on a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting with flavours of a Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
