We present a simplified take on a drink featured on our latest drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix which is packed full of essence associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
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Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
