WHere is a home-style take on a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded with tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
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Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
