We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded full of essence of a festive period, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every components into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
