We present a home-style take on a drink from a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting with flavours associated with holiday season, making it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Put every ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
