WHere is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting full of essence of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every components into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and let it to cool down fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
