WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded with tastes of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Place all the ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and let it to cool completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
