WHere is an easy take on a beverage found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized premix that is loaded with essence associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquids in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
