WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a batch pre-mixed which is bursting full of flavours associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
