WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage from a new menu. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting full of tastes of a festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of the drink.
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Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
