We present an easy version of a drink featured on our latest menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded with the tastes of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine every components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
