WThis is a simplified take on a drink from a new drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed with the flavours of the Christmas time, making it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to make more rounds of the drink.
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Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
To make Premix: Pour all the liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
