WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. It's a large-volume premix that's packed full of tastes associated with holiday season, making it perfect for a celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place the listed components into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and leave to cool entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
