We present a simplified take on a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that is packed full of tastes associated with festive period, making it ideal for your festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
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Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
