WThis is an easy take on a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that's packed with essence of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
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Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every items into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
