WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is bursting with flavours of a festive period, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour every spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
